MSc Mathematics (Taught)

Gain an advanced understanding of mathematics. And a solid foundation for any career requiring a strong mathematical background, including education, finance and engineering.

You’ll be taught by renowned academics working at the forefront of mathematical research – their expertise underpinning the modules you’ll study. You can choose to specialise in a particular area, or study across a range of mathematical topics in applied mathematics, systems biology, fluid mechanics, statistics and financial mathematics.

Our graduate seminars and projects let you work closely with experts including the opportunity to work on an advanced mathematical problem with a supervisor in your final trimester.

Our well-equipped computer labs include industry standard programming software such as MATLAB, R and CFD which you’ll work on to enhance your mathematical understanding. You’ll also prepare professional maths documents using LaTeX.

As well as technical skills, you’ll develop transferrable abilities that are invaluable for employment and further studies at PhD level such as teamwork, presentation, project management and report writing skills.

All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.

Core modules -
Advanced Mathematical Project

Optional modules -
Statistics
Systems Biology
Asymptotic Methods
Mathematical Finance
Applied Complex Analysis

For a full Masters degree, you'll study 180 credits over the duration of your course. Some programmes offer a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) qualification or a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) qualification. For a PGDip, you'll study 120 credits, and for a PGCert, you'll study 60 credits.
You will develop key professional and research skills, as well as an understanding of ethical business practice. You will also undertake a final research project, which can be either a dissertation or a business-based project.