University of Aberdeen
Master of Arts in German and Mathematics
The Master of Arts in German and Mathematics in Language and Culture Studies is offered by University of Aberdeen.
Program Length: 5 YEARS.
Master of Arts in German and Mathematics offered by the University of Aberdeen
German at Aberdeen is rated 'Excellent' in the Teaching and Quality Assessment and Mathematics is highly rated for research in Pure and Applied areas.German for Beginners provides an intensive introduction to the German language for students with no previous knowledge of German, or with qualifications beneath Higher or A Level standard.For students with a Higher or A-Level qualification in German, German Language courses deal with advanced aspects of German grammar and vocabulary, designed to improve students’ command of both written and spoken German.The third year of the programme is spent in a German speaking country.Mathematics
- Students can choose between focusing their attention on Mathematics or spreading their interests to combine it with other subjects.
- Mathematics is a powerful international language used to describe situations in precise but abstract terms. Our graduates find their skills highly valued by employers both for their rigorous thinking and their versatility.
- We offer a challenging syllabus which emphasises reasoning, discussion and the argumentative side of mathematics. Our ambition is to give you a sound preparation for a career in which mathematics plays a role, whether it be in research or through applications.
What You'll Study
Year 1
Compulsory CoursesAcademic Writing for Language & Literature (AW1008)Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)Algebra (MA1006)Calculus 1 (MA1005)Calculus II (MA1508)Set Theory (MA1511)
Optional CoursesSelect one of the following options:Beginner - for absolute beginners and those who have studied German for up to 3 yearsGerman for Beginners 1 (GM1054)German for Beginners 2 (GM1554)Background to German Beginners 1 (GM1049) AND/OR Background to German Beginners 2 (GM1549)Advanced - for post-Higher candidates and those who have studied German for more than 4 yearsGerman Language 1 (GM1050)German Language 2 (GM1550)Modern German Culture 1 (GM1052) AND/OR Modern German Culture 2 (GM1556)Plus further credit points from courses of choice to reach 120 credit points.German for Beginners 1 (GM1054)German for Beginners 2 (GM1554)Background to German for Beginners 1 (GM1049)Background to German for Beginners 2 (GM1549)German Language 1 (GM1050)German Language 2 (GM1550)Modern German Culture 1 (GM1052)Modern German Culture 2 (GM1556)Year 2
Compulsory CoursesModern German Culture 3 (GM2043)Modern German Culture 4 (GM2543)Analysis i (MA2009)Linear Algebra i (MA2008)Analysis II (MA2509)
Optional CoursesSelect one of the following options:BeginnerGerman Language (Advanced Introductory) 1 (GM2040)German Language (Advanced Introductory) 2 (GM2540)Linear Algebra (MA2508) II or Advanced Calculus (MA2507)AdvancedGerman Language 3 (GM2042)German Language 4 (GM2542)Plus further credit points from courses of choice to gain a total of 120 credits.German Language (Advanced Introductory) 1 (GM2040)German Language (Advanced Introductory) 2 (GM2540)Linear Algebra II (MA2508)German Language 3 (GM2042)German Language 4 (GM2542)Year 3
Compulsory CoursesThe academic year spent in German-Speaking country.This degree is offered as a 5-year option with an integrated year abroad consisting of study or work abroad (Mode A), or a 4-year option, in which students spend their fourth semester on a university exchange abroad (Mode B).Year 4
Compulsory CoursesGerman Junior Honours Language Study (GM3069)Group Theory (MX3020)Analysis III (MX3035)Analysis Iv (MX3535)
Optional CoursesSelect one from the following options:Rings and Fields (MX3531) or Differential Equations (MX3536)Plus a further 45 credit points from level 3 courses in German.Rings & Fields (MX3531)Differential Equations (MX3536)Year 5Compulsory CoursesGerman Language Study for Senior Honours (GM4099)Complex Analysis (MX4557)
Optional CoursesSelect one of the following dissertation options.Plus, select further credit points from level 4 courses in German and Mathematical Sciences (MX coded) to gain a total of 60 credits in each discipline.Dissertation in German (GM4052)Project (MX4023)