| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-10-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
| 2025-10-01 | - |
| 2026-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
The PhD in Mathematics (with research and communication skills) at Essex is a four-year program designed for students who do not have English as a first language. The program aims to improve English language skills, enhance academic skills, hone research skills, and master study and management in the UK academic context. The first year focuses on language and academic skills development, while years 2-4 are dedicated to individual research projects. The program offers a supportive environment for students who need extra support in these areas.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The PhD in Mathematics (with research and communication skills) course is a four-year program designed to support students, particularly those who do not have English as a first language. The program aims to refine English language skills for scholarly communication, enhance academic skills for postgraduate study, hone higher-level research skills, and master how to study and manage academic work in the UK context.
Outline:
Year 1
- Component 01: Compulsory
- Mathematics - Research (0 credits)
- Component 01: Core
- English Language and Communication Skills for Postgraduate Studies (45 credits)
- Component 02: Core
- Academic Skills for Postgraduate Research (45 credits)
- Component 03: Core
- Research Skills (15 credits)
- Component 04: Core
- Research Proposal (15 credits)
Years 2-4
Other:
- The program is available to start in either October or January.
- The program does not include a Masters degree in its first year, unlike other existing Integrated PhDs offered at Essex.
- Students will take a number of core and compulsory modules in their first year, and the next three years will be conducting their individual research project.
- The program is designed for students who do not have English as a first language and may have been studying in a different country, or out of a traditional academic environment for some time.
Home/UK fee £4,786 per year International fee £18,750 per year
Entry Requirements:
UK entry requirements
You will need a good Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject. A well developed research proposal is also essential. You will normally be required to attend an interview/Skype interview for acceptance, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.
International & EU entry requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
If English is not your first language, then we will require you to have IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
