Graduate Diploma/Certificate in Mathematical Sciences

Nick Gilbert

Programme Director: Nick Gilbert

Programme Code: F1G5-MAS

For further information about course choices consult:

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Semester 1 Timetable                                         Semester 2 Timetable

Programme Pathways

You may take the Graduate Certificate either as a qualification in its own right as a graduating student or as a pathway on to a PGDip or MSc programme as a non-graduating student.  Graduating students may also take the Graduate Diploma by choosing courses at a higher level.  Non-graduating students have more flexibility in their course choices, and can opt for some lower-level courses.  The Programme Director will advise students on appropriate choices for their pathways.

Graduate Diploma

You need to take 8 courses at level 9 or 10, and pass all of them at grade D or better.

Graduate Certificate

You need to take at least 6 courses, with at least 4 at level 9 or higher, pass them all at grade E or better, and with an overall average of at least 40%.

Non-graduating pathways

You may choose to follow a non-graduating pathway within the Graduate Certificate programme, either to develop your mathematical qualifications and experience, or as entry route to a PGDip or MSc programme.  Some typical pathways are given below: your choice of pathway and your course choices must be approved by the Programme Director.   All pathways require the study of at least six courses, and you may study up to eight: the same tuition fee applies.

  • Pathway on to the Actuarial Science PGDip/MSc

You must study at least six courses.

Mandatory Courses:

CodeSemesterCourse titleLevel
F77SA 1Introduction to Statistical Science A7
F78PA1Probability and Statistics A8
F77SB2Introduction to Statistical Science B7
F78PB2Probability and Statistics B8

Optional Courses:

CodeSemesterTitleLevel
F17CA1Calculus A7
F18CD1Multivariable Calculus & Real Analysis A8
F18CF1Linear Algebra8
F18AA1Applied Mathematics A8
F17CB2Calculus B7
F18CE2Multivariable Calculus & Real Analysis B8
F18NA2Numerical Analysis A8
F18PA2Pure Mathematics A8
  • Pathway on to PGDip/MSc programmes in Mathematics

You must study at least six courses.

Compulsory Courses

CodeSemesterTitleLevel
F18CF1Linear Algebra8
F18NA2Numerical Analysis A8
F19MO2Ordinary Differential Equations8

Optional Courses:

CodeSemesterTitleLevel
F18CD1Multivariable Calculus & Real Analysis A8
F18AA1Applied Mathematics A8
F78PA1Probability and Statistics A8
F19MV1Vector Analysis9
F18CE2Multivariable Calculus & Real Analysis B8
F78PB2Probability and Statistics B8
F19MC2Complex Analysis9
F18NA2Numerical Analysis A8
F19AB2Applied Mathematics B9

Composition:
Grad Cert 6 taught courses (all optional) Grad Dip 8 taught courses (all optional)

Awards, Credits & Level

  • 90 SCQF credits for Grad Cert; incl 60 credits at Level 9 or above
  • 120 SCQF credits for Grad Dip; with all credits at Level 9 or above