PhD/MPhil Maths
PhD and MPhil in Mathematics (full-time and part-time)
The School of Mathematical Sciences offers postgraduate research opportunities in a wide range of areas of Pure and Applied Mathematics, leading to the degrees of PhD and MPhil. The School has a large and thriving community of postgraduate research students, numbering about 50 at any one time. Candidates should ideally have a first class Honours BSc in Mathematics, or a more advanced qualification such as MSci, MMath or MSc.
Research students are assigned a supervisor who has closely related mathematical interests, and with whom they agree a programme of study and research. That programme includes advanced courses provided by the London Taught Course Centre (LTCC), which is a joint initiative of several London Colleges. The School provides opportunities for acquiring skills through short courses, such as one on Mathematical Writing. Students will also have the opportunity to gain experience in teaching, for example through leading examples classes for undergraduate students, while at the same time supplementing their income.
Students will normally be registered initially for the degree of MPhil, and if all goes well can expect to be transferred to the degree of PhD at some point during the second or third year (for full-time students). To be awarded a PhD a candidate must submit a thesis containing a substantial original research contribution.
Please use the menu on the left to find out more. "What to expect" provides more information on the PG research student experience in the School of Mathematical Sciences, while "Projects and research themes" explains the research topics we are able to supervise. When you are ready, just press on "Application procedure"!
News
You may be interested in coming to an Open Day for students interested in pursuing a PhD in Mathematical Sciences in London or Kent. Our School will be represented at this meeting, which starts at noon on 8th January and is hosted by UCL