Department of Mathematics

(A) Graduate School Courses

Requirements for students registered in or after September 2021Graduate School Course Information & Timetable

Modules Courses 4-year PhD/ MPhil 3-year PhD
Researcher Development Training (5 Modules)

Module 1 
Doing Research @ HKU 
(2 hours) 

 Required Optional
(Strongly encouraged to enrol in this orientation module)
 

Module 2
Introduction to Qualitative/ Quantitative Research Methods
(3 hours)

 Select one of the following courses based on your research needs:
  • GRSC6104 Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods (Humanities)
  • GRSC6105 Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods (Sciences)
  • GRSC6106 Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods (Humanities)
  • GRSC6107 Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods (Sciences)
 Required
 		 Optional
 
Module 3
Thesis Writing 
(3 hours)

Select one of the following courses based on your research needs:

  • GRSC6120 Introduction to Thesis Writing (Humanities)
  • GRSC6121 Introduction to Thesis Writing (Sciences)
  • GRSC6140 Advanced Thesis Writing (Humanities)
  • GRSC6141 Advanced Thesis Writing (Sciences)
     

Note: Selected students are required to complete GRSC6027 Intensive English for Postgraduate Students prior to taking this module.  Students concerned will be notified individually by the Graduate School.

 Required Optional
Module 4
Responsible Conduct of Research
(3 hours)
  • GRSC6101 Responsible Conduct of Research
 Required Required
Module 5
Stream-based Responsible Conduct of Research 
(3 hours)
  • GRSC6102 Stream-based Responsible Conduct of Research
     
Select one of the following topics based on your research needs:
-    Working with Human Participants (Humanities)
-    Working with Human Participants (Medicine)
-    Working with Animals (Medicine)
-    Lab Safety
-    Working on Big Data
-    Working on Texts		 Required Required
Professional Development Training (1 Module)
Module 6
Transferable Skills 
(12 hours)		 Select one of the following courses:
  • GRSC6108 Online Transferable Skills Programme
  • GRSC6138 Transferable Skills Retreat
 Required Optional

Requirements for students registered before September 2021

Click here to view the Graduate School coursework requirements.

 

(B) Faculty/Departmental Courses 

Requirements for students registered in or after January 2015Faculty Website

  • 4-year PhD and 3-year PhD: SSAF6001, 1 compulsory course and 4 elective courses

  • MPhil: SSAF6001, 1 compulsory course and 3 elective courses

Requirements for students registered before January 2015

  • PhD and MPhil: SSAF 60001, 1 compulsory course and 3 elective courses 
     
Courses Compulsory (C)/Elective (E)
4-year PhD 3-year PhD MPhil
SSAF6001 Basic Laboratory Safety Course for RPg Candidate in the Faculty of Science C C C
MATH6001 Guided Study in Mathematics C C C
MATH6002 Selected Topics in Mathematics E E E
MATH6014 Topics in Advanced Numerical Analysis E E E
MATH6015 Topics in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning E E E
MATH6101 Intermediate Complex Analysis E E E
MATH6102 Algebraic Topology E E E
MATH6103 Real Analysis I E E E
MATH6104 Abstract Algebra E E E
MATH6105 Numerical Analysis E E E
MATH6201 Topics in Geometry E E E
MATH6202 Complex Manifolds E E E
MATH6203 Several Complex Variables E E E
MATH6204 Topics in Partial Differential Equations E E E
MATH6205 Advanced Algebra II E E E
MATH6206 Topics in Advanced Algebra E E E
MATH6207 Topics in Applied Mathematics E E E
MATH6208 Topics in Numerical Analysis E E E
MATH6209 Algebraic D-modules E E E
MATH6210 Differential Topology E E E
MATH6211 Algebraic Geometry E E E
MATH6212 Topics in Algebraic Geometry E E E
MATH6213 Topics in Differential Topology E E E
MATH6214 Topics in Analysis E E E
MATH6215 Applied Differential Equations E E E
MATH6216 Stochastic Processes E E E
MATH6217 Topics in Financial Mathematics E E E
MATH6218 Riemannian Geometry I E E E
MATH6219 Topics in Applied Functional Analysis E E E
MATH6220 Real Analysis II E E E
MATH6221 Riemannian Geometry II E E E
MATH6222 Harmonic Analysis on P-adic Groups and Lie Algebra E E E
MATH6223 Algebraic Surfaces E E E
MATH6224 Topics in Advanced Probability Theory E E E
MATH6901 Graduate Seminar in Pure Mathematics E E E
MATH6902 Graduate Seminar in Applied Mathematics E E E
MATH6903 Independent Studies E E E
MATH6501 Topics in Algebra E E E
MATH6502 Topics in Applied Discrete Mathematics E E E
MATH6503 Topics in Advanced Optimization E E E
MATH6504 Geometric Topology E E E
MATH6505 Real Analysis E E E
MATH7301 Lie Groups and Lie Algebras E E E
MATH7302 Topics in Number Theory E E E

Notes:

  1. The safety course is conducted twice a year, with one session offered each semester. Students may enrol in the course during the online course enrolment period and will be informed of the detailed schedule by the Faculty via email. SSAF6001 is regarded as an independent Faculty course which students are required to complete before their candidature can be confirmed. Departmental courses refer only to departmental core and elective courses. Please note that completion of at least 50% of departmental courses does not include SSAF6001.
     
  2. For 3-year PhD students who have completed an MPhil at HKU, please contact your home Department regarding the coursework requirements.
     

Coursework arrangements are subject to change during the course of study. Students are advised to consult their home Faculty/Department for the most up-to-date course information.