Programme description for Mathematics, Master's Programme (2022–2024)
Facts about the program
- ECTS credits:
- 120
- Study duration:
- 2 years
- Organisation:
- Full-time
- Campus:
- Campus Kristiansand
- Teaching languages:
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- English
- Norwegian
- Study level:
- Master's degree (2 years)
Table of contents
Study Model
Autumn 2022
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Compulsory courses
Electives in mathematics 15 credits
Mathematics Education for students with a Bachelor's degree from befor
Mathematics Education for students with general teacher education
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Spring 2023
Compulsory courses
Mathematics Education for students with a Bachelor's degree from befor
Mathematics Education for students with general teacher education
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Autumn 2023
Compulsory courses
Mathematics Education for students with a Bachelor's degree from befor
Mathematics Education for students with general teacher education
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Spring 2024
Compulsory courses
Mathematics Education for students with a Bachelor's degree from befor
Mathematics Education for students with general teacher education
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Learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE
On successful completion of the programme, the student
- has advanced knowledge of key issues and methods in mathematics / mathematics education;
- has a thorough knowledge of mathematical theories of research in mathematics / mathematics education;
SKILLS
On successful completion of the programme, the student
- is able to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics/ mathematics education in the field of practice;
- is able to develop their own ideas and implement research-based analysis of problems in mathematics/mathematics education;
- is able to demonstrate independece and a profound understanding of mathematics/ learning processes in mathematics.
- Is able to use existing litterature in an active way to familiarize themselves with the work of others as support to solve their own technical problems.
GENERAL COMPETENCE
On successful completion of the programme, the student
- can communicate research results and methods to both specialists and non-specialists
- can analyse and relate actively to social, scientific and ethical questions in that arise in their own work as well as others in the field of mathematics / mathematics didactics.
Admission requirements
General description and profile of the programme
Teaching and learning methods
Research assignments comprise a significant portion of the coursework, most of which are to be completed in English. In some courses the students work with essays and more broadbased projects. Students work individually on the master's thesis under the supervision of a tutor. Students with teacher training background write a 30 credit master's thesis, while the other students write a 60 credit masterthesis. In the mathematical profile all students will write a 60 ECTS masters thesis.
The Master Programme in Mathematics Education requires students to stay at the University throughout the course of the programme. Most lectures and professional seminars require compulsory attendance. Please see separate course descriptions.
Assessment methods
Internationalisation
Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies
Masters in mathematics qualify for further work in mathematics and research into mathematical topics. There is a strong demand for qualified mathematicians in today's society, and jobs in information technology, engineering, finance, economics and insurance are current. In a society characterized by constant change are mathematicians with the ability to settle quickly into the new issues valued in the job market.
The masters in mathematics (didactical specialization), when combined with PPU (practical pedagogical education), provides students with the academic foundation necessary for teaching mathematics at all school levels, from the primary up to and including the upper secondary level. It also qualifies graduates for teaching mathematics at colleges and universities.
Qualification awarded
Student evaluations
Contact person
Professor Said Hadjerrouit
Faculty of Engineering and Sciences
Gimlemoen, postboks 422
4604 Kristiansand
Phone: +47 38 14 17 03
Fax: +47 38 14 10 71
E-mail address: said.hadjerrouit@uia.no
Other information
Before the student starts to work on the masterthesis, a contract is made with respect to gudiance and accomplishment. More information see:
http://www.uia.no/en/about-uia/faculties/faculty-of-engineering-and-science/department-of-mathematical-sciences/about-the-master-thesis
It is a requirement that all students at UiA have their own portable computer (`laptop¿) for use in teaching and examinations, see Examination Regulations, University of Agder, §12d