Program Overview

MSc (by Dissertation) Applied Mathematics

Overview

The MSc (by Dissertation) Applied Mathematics provides students with the opportunity to study areas such as:

• Dynamical systems
• Pattern formation
• Chaos theory
• Ordinary and partial differential equations
• Hamiltonian systems
• Stability theory
• Computational neuroscience
• Complex systems
• Complex networks
• Nonlinear waves

Students are also invited to contact the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science to discuss other potential research areas.

Our Expert Staff

The School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science has an international reputation in all areas of Mathematical Sciences, including:

• Statistics
• Operational research
• Applied mathematics
• Pure mathematics
• Actuarial science

Specialist Facilities

The School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science is based in the University's state-of-the-art STEM Centre. Research students have a dedicated work space and PCs, with access to software such as MATLAB, Gap, SageMath, Python, and R.

Your Future

Studying a research degree in mathematics gives students the opportunity to develop new skills and enhance their CV. Graduates have joined organizations like the Met Office, the Ministry of Defence, and companies based in the City of London, while others have remained in academia.

Entry Requirements

UK Entry Requirements

Students will need a good honours degree or a Masters degree in a relevant subject. A well-developed research proposal is also essential.

International & EU Entry Requirements

The University accepts a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries.

English Language Requirements

If English is not the first language, students require IELTS 6.0, or equivalent with a minimum of 5.5 in all other components.

Structure

Course Structure

A research degree gives students the chance to investigate an area or topic in real depth, and develop transferable research skills. During their time in the School, students have opportunities to take part in departmental research seminars and attend some university modules.

Assessment

An MSc by Dissertation is a one-year research degree, which involves researching a particular area of interest and writing up the results in a coherent fashion. The resulting thesis should be no more than 30,000 words.

Fees and Funding

Home/UK Fee

｣5,238 per year

International Fee

｣20,625 per year

Scholarships and Financial Support

There may be scholarships, bursaries, or discounts available to help with the cost of this course.

Related Courses

• MPhil Applied Mathematics
• PhD Applied Mathematics