Programme: The Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics housesa well-established Masters programme in Mathematical Science.The degree is by EITHER• Mathematics full thesis, OR• Mathematics mini-thesis and coursework consisting of any four

modules from the list: Algebraic Coding Theory, Algebraic Number Theory, Advanced Numerical Analysis, Algebraic Topology, Category Theory, Design Theory, Graph Theory, Group

Theory, and Representation Theory of Finite Groups. Applicants are advised to confirm the offering of these modules at the time of application.

Duration:Minimum one year for full-time students and two years for part-time students.

Admission requirements: A 4 year Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics (NQF level 8) with atleast a 60% pass, or any Science or Engineering subject with significant Mathematics component, or an Honours degree (NQF level 8) in Mathematics with at least 60% pass, or any Scienceor Engineering subject with a significant Mathematics component,or a BEd degree with a 60% pass in Mathematics as a major subject for the undergraduate degree.

Career opportunities: After obtaining a degree “MSc in Mathematical Science” one mayhave job opportunities in Education, academia and industry. It alsoopens doors for those who wish to advance their research career in other fields of Mathematical Science.

MSc IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICSAND APPLIED MATHEMATICS

PhD IN MATHEMATICS / COMPUTATIONAL FINANCE

Application process:Applications for any of these programmes should be completed online via the University of the Western Cape website (www.uwc.ac.za).

For further information:Contact Ms Ntombizandile LukasDepartment of Mathematics and Applied MathematicsUniversity of the Western Cape Room 1.74, Computational and Mathematical Sciences BuildingEmail: nlukas@uwc.ac.za Tel: +27 21 959 2704

Programme: The Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics housesa well-established PhD programme. The research staff in our department supervises PhD students in the fields of Algebra, Topology, Coding Theory, Graph Theory, Category Theory, OptimalControl, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Finance, MathematicalBiology and Mathematics Education. The student may enrol for aPhD degree in Mathematics or Computational Finance.

Duration:Minimum two years.

Admission requirements: An MSc degree or an equivalent qualification in Mathematics (NQF level 9) and proven research ability and acceptable researchprotocol in Mathematics or Computational Finance.

Career opportunities: After obtaining a PhD degree one may have job opportunitiesin academia and industry. Those who wish to conduct furtherresearch in their field of specialisation may apply for a Post-doctoral position at a University. It also opens doors for those who wish to continue cutting–edge research in other fields of Mathematical Science.

The Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics

offers the following programmes at post graduate level:

• BSc Honours in Mathematical Science

• BSc Honours in Computational Finance

• MSc in Mathematical Science

• PhD in Mathematics / Computational Finance

At postgraduate level, we offer modules in both pure and applied

mathematics. Our research programme covers the fields of Algebra,

Coding Theory, Graph Theory, Topology and Category Theory, Optimal

Control, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Finance, Mathematical

Biology and Mathematics Education.

The research interests in the Department of Mathematics and

Applied Mathematics can broadly be classified into the following

groups:• Algebra, Coding Theory, Graph Theory: Prof EC Mwambene, Dr W Fish• Numerical Analysis: Prof KC Patidar, Dr JB Munyakazi, Dr DM Solomons, Mrs L Adams• Topology and Category Theory: Prof DB Holgate, Prof PJ Witbooi, Dr A Razafindrakoto• Computational Finance: Prof KC Patidar , Prof PJ Witbooi, Dr G Muller• Mathematical Biology: Prof KC Patidar, Prof PJ Witbooi, Dr JB Munyakazi, Mrs S Maku-Vyambwera, Mr M Nsuami• Stochastic Analysis: Dr C Makasu• Mathematics Education: Prof DB Holgate, Dr W Fish, Mrs F Karriem, Mr A Taylor• Differential Geometry and Gravitation: Dr DM Solomons.

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AT UWC BSc HONOURS IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE

BSc HONOURS IN COMPUTATIONAL FINANCEProgramme: This programme is administered by the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. It is jointly offered by the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, the Department of Statistics and Population Studies, together with the School of Business and Finance in the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences. This programme trains the student in a wide range of application fields related to financial markets.

To obtain a degree “BSc Honours in Computational Finance” atUWC, the student is required to • Complete a compulsory research project under the guidance of

a supervisor• Do the following compulsory modules: Financial Management,

Probability and Stochastic Processes, Stochastic Calculus for Finance, and Principles of Management Accounts

• Choose any two modules from the list: Financial Accounting, Computational Linear Algebra, Financial Engineering, Time Series Analysis, Research Methodology, Theoretical Statistics, Financial Risk Management, Simulation, and Capita Selecta; or as advised by the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics after you have been accepted for the programme.

Duration:Minimum one year for full-time students and two years for part-time students.

Admission requirements: A bachelor’s degree with majors in Mathematics and Statistics withat least a 60% average in mainstream Statistics and Mathematicsthird year level modules. Candidates with extensive experience inthe financial field may also apply with relevant motivation.

Career opportunities: After obtaining a degree “BSc Honours in Computational Finance”one may have job opportunities in banks, insurance companies,investment companies, etc. One can also become a quantitative or investment analyst.

Programme: The honours programme in Mathematical Science at the Universityof the Western Cape strengthens students’ undergraduate mathematical training and gives them a developmental platformfor jobs in academic as well as industrial sectors. It also developstheir research skills.

To obtain a degree “BSc Honours in Mathematical Science” atUWC,the student is required to • Complete a compulsory research project under the guidance of

a supervisor• Do any six modules from the list: Algebraic Number Theory, Computational Linear Algebra, Cryptography, Coding Theory,

Design Theory, Number Theory, Graph Theory, Mathematical Modelling in Epidemiology, Ordinary Differential Equations, Partial Differential Equations, Measure and Integration, Topology, Rings and Modules, Functional Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Galois

Theory, Functions of a Complex Variable, Group Theory, Introduction to Optimal Control, Stochastic Calculus for Finance,

Financial Engineering; or as advised by the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics after you have been accepted for the programme. Applicants are advised to confirm the offering of these modules at the time of application.

Duration:Minimum one year for full-time students and two years for part-timestudents.

Admission requirements: A bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and at least a 60% average inmainstream third year Mathematics modules.

Career opportunities: After obtaining a degree “BSc Honours in Mathematical Science”one may have job opportunities in Education and industry. It also opens doors for those who wish to develop theirresearch career in other fields of Mathematical Science.