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Mathematics (F04) (Taught)

  • MSc
  • 3 Years
  • Part-Time
  • October 2027
  • Postgraduate
Distance Learning
Awarded by:
The Open University
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Course summary

Advance your career with a high-level qualification. Delve deep into the aspects of pure and applied mathematics that interest you, such as fractal geometry, coding theory, or even quantum physics. Choose from a wide range of modules; there are topics for not only mathematicians but also mathematically inclined engineers and scientists. To conclude, you’ll complete an independent study, exploring a topic in detail and submitting a dissertation.

Key features of the course

  • Study a course for mathematically inclined scientists and engineers as well as mathematicians

  • Extend your knowledge and refine your ability to process information accurately, and critically analyse and communicate complex ideas

  • Develop an enhanced skill set, giving you an advantage in careers beyond mathematics, such as education, computer science, engineering, economics and finance

  • Join the UK’s most popular postgraduate mathematics programme

Modules

Course Modules

To gain this qualification, you need 180 credits. You'll choose one 30-credit core module, 120 credits from a range of option modules, and complete your degree with a 30-credit dissertation module.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Distance Learning

Study options

  • MSc • Part-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • October 2027

Entry requirements

You should normally have a minimum of either:

a 2:2 honours degree in mathematics or
a 2:1 honours degree in a subject with a high mathematical content.

If you don’t have such a qualification, your application will still be considered, but you may be asked to complete an entry test. Non-graduates will not normally be admitted.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

As fees for individual modules can vary, the total cost you pay for your qualification depends on the modules you choose to study. For further information about fees, please refer to the course description on The Open University website.

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