MSc Mathematical Sciences

at Durham University

Course structure
 

• Six taught modules in October-May

• A dissertation in June-September.

Examples of optional modules:

Modules in Pure Mathematics:
 

• Algebraic Topology IV

• Analysis III/IV

• Codes and Cryptography III

• Differential Geometry III

• Galois Theory III

• Geometry III/IV

• Mathematical Dynamics IV

• Number Theory III/IV

• Representation Theory IV

• Riemannian Geometry IV

• Topology III

• Topics in Algebra and Geometry IV

Modules in Probability and Statistics:
 

• Bayesian Statistics III/IV

• Mathematical Finance III/IV

• Decision Theory III

• Operations Research III

• Statistical Methods III

• Stochastic Processes III/IV

Modules in Applications of Mathematics:
 

• Advanced Quantum Theory IV

• Fluid Mechanics III/IV

• Dynamical Systems III

• General Relativity IV

• Mathematical Biology III

• Partial Differential Equations III

• Quantum Information III

• Quantum Mechanics III

• Statistical Mechanics IV

• Solitons III/IV

• Topics in Applied Mathematics IV

2:1 degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.

Fees and funding
 

• Home students    £11,000 per year
• EU students    £24,800 per year
• Island students    £11,000 per year
• International students    £24,800 per year

The tuition fees shown are for one complete academic year of full time study, are set according to the academic year of entry, and remain the same throughout the duration of the programme for that cohort (unless otherwise stated).

Previous graduates have progressed to work as research scientists, teachers, statisticians, operational researchers, investment analysts, actuaries, insurance analysts and accountants, for numerous academic institutions and for leaders in their sector.