MSc (by Dissertation) Pure Mathematics - Pure Mathematics Degree

Program Overview

The MSc (by Dissertation) Pure Mathematics program at the University of Essex is a one-year research degree that allows students to delve into specific areas of pure mathematics. Supervised by world-renowned experts, students conduct in-depth research and write a thesis of no more than 30,000 words. Graduates are highly sought after in a diverse range of industries due to their strong numeracy skills and research experience.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MSc (by Dissertation) Pure Mathematics program at the University of Essex offers a one-year research degree that allows students to delve into specific areas of interest within pure mathematics. The program provides the opportunity to investigate areas such as algebraic geometry, group theory, semigroup theory, combinatorics, and differential equations. The program is supervised by staff with expertise in these areas, who are enthusiastic about guiding PhD students. The program emphasizes research and teaching, with staff publishing well-regarded textbooks and being world leaders in their respective specializations.

Outline:

• Course Structure: The program is a one-year research degree that involves researching a specific area of interest and writing a thesis of no more than 30,000 words.
Students are encouraged to take the "Research Methods" module to develop essential research skills.
• Modules:
• Mathematics - Research (0 Credits):
This module is for PhD students completing the research portions of their theses.
• Supervision: Students meet with their supervisor regularly, typically on a weekly basis.
A supervisory board reviews their progress every six months (or annually for part-time students).
• Joint Supervision: Joint supervision is possible across other Essex departments and schools, allowing students to have a supervisor in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science and another in a relevant department (e.g., Life Sciences, Computer Science and Electronic Engineering).

Assessment:

• Thesis: The program culminates in a thesis of no more than 30,000 words.
• Oral Examination (Viva): Students defend their thesis in an oral examination, where they are interviewed about their research by two examiners, at least one of whom is from outside Essex.

Teaching:

• Faculty: The School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science has an international reputation in all areas of mathematical sciences, including pure mathematics, statistics, operational research, applied mathematics, and actuarial science.
• Facilities: Research students have dedicated workspaces and PCs with access to software such as MATLAB, Gap, SageMath, Python, and R.
• Proficio: All University of Essex research students have access to the Proficio scheme, which provides training courses and a fund of up to £1,000 per MSD student for attending these courses.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates have joined organizations like the Met Office, the Ministry of Defence, and companies in the City of London.
Others have pursued careers in academia.
• Demand: There is a high demand for individuals with a numerate background in all sectors of the economy, making graduates sought after in the UK and abroad.

Other:

• Research Groups: The School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science has research groups working on a broad range of collaborative areas tackling real-world issues, including data science, financial modeling, physical process modeling, optimization, and mathematical education.
• Software Access: Students have access to mathematical software packages on the University's High-Performance Computing cluster.
• STEM Centre: The School is based in the University's state-of-the-art STEM Centre.
• International Reputation: The School has an internationally excellent reputation in areas such as algebraic geometry, group theory, semigroup theory, differential equations, optimization, probability, applied statistics, bioinformatics, and mathematical biology.
• Research Excellence Framework: The School is ranked 31st for research power in the Research Excellence Framework 2021.

Home/UK fee £4,786 per year

International fee £18,750 per year