Module manager: Professor Leonid Bogachev
Email: L.V.Bogachev@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
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| MATH5003M | Assignment in Mathematics (30cr) |
| MATH5004M | Assignment in Mathematics (40cr) |
MATH5003M, MATH5004M
This module is not approved as a discovery module
The module provides opportunities for the student to study in depth a chosen topic in Mathematics or Statistics through independent work under the supervision of a member of academic staff, and to develop valuable communication skills such as writing scientific reports and giving presentations. The student will be monitored by a supervisor, who will periodically set tasks and discuss the progress of the work.
To make an extended investigation of an advanced topic in Mathematics or Statistics through independent study under the supervision of a member of academic staff. The project work spans two semesters, with an interim report produced by end of Semester 1 and followed by a final report (dissertation) and oral presentation (with Q&A), both assessed by the supervisor and an independent assessor during exam period at the end of Semester 2.
Subject specific learning outcomes:
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
Search independently through various sources.
Link together various expositions of the topic.
Perform a critical assessment of the sources.
Produce a written report describing the background and outcomes of the project.
Communicate the contents of the report orally and be able to answer pertinent questions.
Discuss a broader context of the project, with motivation and potential applications in real life.
Be aware of principles of ethical research and be able to explain how these were followed in the project.
Skills learning outcomes:
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills: Evaluate sources for utility and reliability.
Communicate a piece of advanced technical content in written and spoken form.
Use literature to build an understanding of a chosen topic, critically evaluating sources for utility and reliability, identifying and applying appropriate methods, and interpreting the results.
Use IT skills and suitable digital technology in work and studies, learning and expanding your software skills as appropriate.
Understand and communicate efficiently a piece of advanced technical content in written and spoken form.
Take a logical, critical, and self-reflective approach to problem-solving tasks.
Collect, process, and communicate information about the chosen topic in a responsible and ethical way.
Use theoretical background and experience to approach the problem in a creative way, ready to learn, search, consult, and adopt new methods and techniques.
Assignments in Mathematics provide opportunities for the student to study in depth a topic in Mathematics or Statistics through independent work under the supervision of a member of academic staff, and to develop valuable communication skills such as writing scientific reports and giving presentations. The student will be monitored by a supervisor, who will periodically set tasks and discuss the progress of the work. Depending on their interest and previous modules taken, students may choose an assignment suggested by the School, or put forward their own suggested topic for approval.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervision | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Private study hours | 434 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 16 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 450 | ||
434
- Regular meetings with the supervisor
- Interim report
- Training for presentation.
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Last updated: 12/05/2026
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