Mathematics (MSc)

The Master's degree programme in Mathematics of the University of Marburg, has a focus on technical knowledge, skills and methods of mathematics, taking into account the requirements and changes in the professional world (business, industry, public service). In addition, you will be trained to work independently according to scientific principles at an advanced level, and to analyse and critically evaluate modern scientific knowledge. You can set individual focal points by selecting from a large variety of electives in the disciplines of pure and applied mathematics, as well as a wide offer of tasks in several practically oriented modules. Besides two seminar modules, in which you will practice working with relevant scientific literature, and an individual introduction to scientific work, you can choose from different internal or external internships. Together with the acquired knowledge of a broad spectrum of concepts and structures of modern mathematics, you will thus be able to independently penetrate deep mathematical issues and apply your knowledge. Optionally, you can also enrich your profile by including modules from another subject area, with applications of mathematics. In the individual Master’s thesis, you will work on research-related problems from mathematics. Following the Bologna guidelines on European university education, the course is structured so that 30 credit points (ECTS) should be achieved every semester. The different modules in the Master's programme add up to 120 ECTS: Compulsory Elective Modules in Mathematics (51 to 69 ECTS points) You can deepen and broaden your knowledge and competences by choosing from our long list of electives in both the disciplines of pure and applied mathematics. This will broaden your spectrum of mathematics skills and specialised knowledge that introduces you to current issues in mathematical research and modern mathematical applications. Practical and Seminar Modules (21 ECTS points) This study area serves to deepen your practice-oriented scientific skills. Among other things, you will learn how to apply the competencies acquired during your studies in the professional field of a mathematician during an internship. If you have already completed an industrial internship in the Bachelor's degree, you can acquire competencies for the algorithmic implementation of complex mathematical content in software in an internal internship instead. In two seminars, the ability to communicate mathematical statements will be deepened and the analysis and description of essential content from scientific texts will be practised. In a dedicated module, you will learn and practice techniques of scientific work in mathematics in an individual project. Profile Area (optional; 18 ECTS points if selected) Optionally, you can study the basics of a different subject area, in which mathematical thinking or mathematical methods can be profitably applied. In doing so, the ability to form analogies between the ways of thinking and contents from mathematics and another subject will be acquired. Master's Thesis (30 ECTS points) The final phase of the course is the Master's thesis. Students apply the skills acquired during the taught part of the programme. You will work on your own research project under the guidance of an experienced professor.