Mathematics: Mathematics and Science Communication and Society

Students enrolling in this master's specialisation have an excellent opportunity to broaden their interests outside their own specialist field, and during an internship are able to try out the opportunities offered by a career as a science communicator or a scientific journalist. The experiences and insights gained in this specialisation will also be of benefit to those who intend to continue in an academic environment. The ability to communicate about science is an essential skill that all scientists should have mastered! As for the mathematics component of this specialisation, there are possibilities to choose for a more analysis oriented programme, and for a more geometry/number theory oriented programme. Analysis courses focus on topics such as dynamical systems, differential equations, representation theory, percolation, pattern recognition and stochastic dynamics. Geometry/number theory courses focus on topics such as algebraic number theory, algebraic geometry, algebraic topology, cryptology and coding theory. There are no obligatory courses, and a tailor-made programme according to your wishes can be designed in consultation with the study advisor.

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

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Other requirements

1. minimum kennis (ISPAC: overige vereisten) See www.unileidenmasters.nl for details.
2. minimum kennis (ISPAC: overige vereisten) See www.unileidenmasters.nl for details.
3. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) BSc degree in Mathematics or with a BSc major in Mathematics, or a relevant field (see website www.unileidenmasters.nl).
4. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) BSc degree in Mathematics or with a BSc major in Mathematics, or a relevant field (see website www.unileidenmasters.nl).