Program Overview

PhD Applied Mathematics / Overview

Overview

The Department of Mathematics has an outstanding research reputation and a thriving community of PhD students.

Entry Requirements

• The standard academic entry requirement for this PhD is an upper second-class (2:1) honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent) OR any upper-second class (2:1) honours degree and a Master’s degree at merit in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent).
• Other combinations of qualifications and research or work experience may also be considered.

Application and Selection

• Apply online
• In your application, you’ll need to include:
  • The name of this programme
  • Your research project title (i.e., the advertised project name or proposed project name) or area of research
  • Your proposed supervisor’s name
  • If you already have funding or you wish to be considered for any of the available funding
  • A supporting statement (see 'Advice to Applicants' for what to include)
  • Details of your previous university-level study
  • Names and contact details of your two referees.

Programme Details

• Degree awarded: Doctor of Philosophy
• Duration: 36 or 48 Months (Full-Time)
• Programme options:
  • Full-time: Y
  • Part-time: Y
  • Full-time distance learning: N
  • Part-time distance learning: N

Programme Description

The Department of Mathematics at Manchester is one of very few in the country to have direct access to an experimental laboratory, through the Manchester Centre for Nonlinear Dynamics, with Applied Mathematics PhD students in this group able to undertake both theoretical and experimental research.

Many weekly research seminars are held in the Department, which allow staff and research students to stay in touch with the latest developments in their fields. These include an informal seminar series organised and given by Applied Mathematics PhD students in the department.

Opportunities for PhD research are available in a wide range of topics in Applied Mathematics. For more information, please see the advice on choosing a project, or find out more about specific projects.

Fees

• For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
  • PhD (full-time):
    • UK students (per annum): Band A - £5,006.00; Band B - £7,400; Band C - £10,500; Band D - £15,200; Band E - £25,700
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): Band A - £29,400; Band B - £31,500; Band C - £37,300; Band D - £45,200; Band E - £59,900
  • PhD (part-time):
    • UK students (per annum): Band A - £2,503.00; Band B - £3,700; Band C - £5,250; Band D - £7,600; Band E - £12,850
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): Band A - £14,700; Band B - £15,750; Band C - £18,650; Band D - £22,600; Band E - £29,950

Scholarships/Sponsorships

There are a range of scholarships, studentships, and awards at university, faculty, and department level to support both UK and overseas postgraduate researchers.

To be considered for many of our scholarships, you’ll need to be nominated by your proposed supervisor. Therefore, we’d highly recommend you discuss potential sources of funding with your supervisor first, so they can advise on your suitability and make sure you meet nomination deadlines.

For more information about our scholarships, visit our funding page to search for scholarships, studentships, and awards you may be eligible for.