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  • DeadlineStudy Details: 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time

Masters Degree Description

Why this course?
Mathematics and statistics are at the heart of all scientific and engineering disciplines. Our Department has a strong international reputation in the use of modelling and analysis to solve many problems relevant to industry, business and wider society.

We work with researchers in other universities, from other disciplines and from industry, business and government sectors, across the UK, Europe, China and the USA. The MRes in Mathematical Sciences is an advanced research-focused Masters degree which you can complete in one year full-time or two years part-time. You’ll advance both your research skills through undertaking an original, extended research project supervised by our expert staff, and your knowledge of key mathematical and/or statistical topics through a selection of our taught modules.

You'll acquire skills enabling you to navigate a successful career in research, within or outwith academia. The programme would be of particular interest to you if you are considering PhD studies or a position focusing on Research & Development in a company or research institute in the future.

Entry Requirements

You require a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in a mathematical sciences related subject.

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Student Destinations

Our MRes prepares you to progress to research-heavy roles in industry, academia, and in particular to progress to a PhD.

Our Careers Service provides career information, advice and guidance to help our students and graduates achieve their career goals. Support is also provided to graduates up to five years after graduation. The Careers Service team regularly hosts on-campus seminars and events, providing opportunities for students and graduates to network with employers and industry professionals.

Module Details

Core modules:

Project (120 credits)

Optional modules:

MSc Quantitative Finance
MSc Actuarial Science
MSc Applied Statistics
MSc Advanced Computational Mathematics
MSc Advanced Mathematical Modelling

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