MTH5000 Mathematics master project
Faculty of Science
MTH5000 Mathematics master project is a level 5, 24-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 24
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2, Full year
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
The master project, which can be academic or industrial, is the capstone unit of the degree. It involves individual work, under supervisor's guidance, on an open topic. To conduct this project, you have to draw on the knowledge assimilated in other units, and possibly to develop additional skills in a few relevant areas. A substantial report has to be produced, and the main outcomes are presented in the form of a seminar.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester to First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Full year | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Oral presentation (applies to all semesters)Presentation30%
- Written report(s) (First semester, Second semester)Written70%
- Intermediate report (Full year, Second semester to First semester)Written20%
- Final written report (Full year, Second semester to First semester)Written50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Conduct a rigorous scientific literature review covering a broad field.
- 2
Develop expert skills in independent assimilation of forefront mathematical material.
- 3
Develop and apply sophisticated mathematical methods to tackle open challenging problems.
- 4
Communicate specialised information, in both oral and written form, in a professional format.
- 5
Apply critical thinking in the field of advanced mathematics and/or its applications to other sciences.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- 1-hour meeting with supervisor and
- 13-hours personal work per week
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Gregory Markowsky
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Gregory Markowsky
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MTH5000?
MTH5000 has no prerequisites.
When is MTH5000 offered?
In 2026, MTH5000 runs in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton.
Does MTH5000 have an exam?
No. MTH5000 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.