Here are some short videos of postgraduate students in the department speaking about their research groups and their postgraduate journeys.
Avishek
Eniola
Many&Malcolm
Melissa
Some research groups in the department
Here is some helpful information about a few of the research groups in the department as well as a summary of the honours courses. Be sure to follow the links for detailed and up to date information.
One year of study with coursework and a project with a supervisor. It is either Honours in Mathematics (MAM4000W) or Honours in Applied Mathematics (MAM4001W). A certain number of modules have to be taken. Maths modules can be taken in the Applied Maths course and vice-versa. Some modules can also be taken in different departments. A reading module can also be taken. See the website for detailed information.
Some modules offered (subject to change) :
• Mathematics
- Core modules (do at least three)
* Algebra
* Analysis
* Differential Geometry
* Topology
- Electives (vary from year to year)
* Braids
* Category Theory
* Special Topics in Topology
* Homological Algebra
* Variational Methods for PDEs
- Modules offered by DMTCS (only two offered per year)
* Cryptology
* Complexity Theory
* Graph Theory
• Applied Mathematics:
- Advanced Mathematical Methods 1 (varies year to year - 2019 is: Numerical Investigation of Chaos in Nonlinear Hamiltonian Systems)
- Advanced Mathematical Methods 2 (usually given by Jeff Murugan)
- Spectral Methods 1
- An Introduction to String Theory
- General Relativity and Cosmology (two-semester courses)
- Modules offered by CERECAM:
* An Introduction to Finite Elements
* Continuum Mechanics
* Finite Element Analysis
* Nonlinear Material Behaviour
* Programming for Scientists and Engineers (C++)
- Modules offered by DMTCS (only two offered per year)
- For Mathematics, at least 65% for MAM3000W; an average of all Maths courses in undergrad should be at least 65%
- For Applied Mathematics, 65% for MAM3040W; an average of all Maths courses in undergrad should be at least 65%
• Applying :
- You must send an email to Tanya Hannival (tanya.hannival@uct.ac.za) stating which course you’re applying for and you must also apply to UCT as a postgrad student
- Make sure to check the website for the details on applying and also on financial aid