Msc Mathematics and Physics

at University of Manchester

Course content for year 1

Course units for year 1

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
 

Title

• Foundations of Pure Mathematics B
• Calculus and Vectors A
• Linear Algebra B
• Calculus and Applications A (Physics)
• Dynamics
• Quantum Physics and Relativity
• Year 1 Lab Work (One Semester)
• Vibrations & Waves
• Electricity & Magnetism
• Properties of Matter
   

Course content for year 2

Course units for year 2

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
 

Title

• Real Analysis B
• Partial Differential Equations and Vector Calculus A
• 2P2: Complex Analysis
• Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
• Electromagnetism
• Fundamentals of Solid State Physics
• Year 2 Lab Work (One Semester)
• Wave Optics
• Statistical Mechanics
• Metric Spaces

Course content for year 3

Course units for year 3

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
 

Title

• Introduction to Programming for Physicists
• Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics
• Introduction to Geometry
• Fractal Geometry
• Topology
• Group Theory
• Commutative Algebra
• Coding Theory
• Hyperbolic Geometry
• Algebraic Geometry

Course content for year 4

Course units for year 4

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
 

Title

• Climate and Energy: Past, Present and Future
• Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics
• Fractal Geometry
• Topology
• Commutative Algebra
• Coding Theory
• Hyperbolic Geometry
• Algebraic Geometry
• Number Theory
• Combinatorics and Graph Theory

A-level

• A*A*A (to include A* in Physics and Mathematics). We would normally require a pass in the Practical Assessment in science A-Levels.

• Contextual offer

• Grades A*AA, with A*A in Physics and Mathematics, in any order.

AS-level

• AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.

Unit grade information

• The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit information where available.  Like all other information provided by applicants this may be taken into consideration when assessing your application.  Unit grades will not normally form part of an offer conditions.

GCSE

• Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade C or 4 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Mathematics. GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language.
   

International Baccalaureate

• 38 points overall with 7,7,6 at Higher Level, including 7 in Physics and Mathematics.
   

English language

All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency.  The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either:
 

• GCSE/iGCSE English Language grade 4/C

• IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each subtest)

• An acceptable equivalent qualification.
   

Please note that if you hold English as a second language iGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your iGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the the department of Physics and Astronomy for clarification.
 

The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires that every student from outside the UK and the EU must show evidence of a minimum level of English Language in order to be granted a UK visa (Tier 4 visa) to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. This level is often referred to as the 'B2 level'.
 

Additionally, our individual departments may ask for specific English Language proficiency levels that are necessary for their academic programmes. In most cases these requirements are likely to be higher than the B2 level. Further information about our English Language policy, including a list of some of the English Language qualifications we accept, can be found

Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2022 will be £9,250 per annum. Tuition fees for international students will be £27,000 per annum. 

By studying a Mathematics degree with The University of Manchester, you will develop skills and knowledge that are of huge value in a wide variety of professions.
 

The University of Manchester is one of the most targeted universities in the country by employers*. 80% of graduates of this course are in work or further studies 15 months after graduating**. You can read some of our graduates' stories on the Department of Mathematics blog.
 

Your studies will be fantastic preparation for any area of employment requiring clear and logical thinking. Plus, our award-winning careers services will support you on your journey to finding the right career path for you.
 

The main areas of employment that graduates enter are:

• Finance
• Industry
• Computing (including operational research)
• Management
• Administration
• Statistics
• Teaching (schools and colleges)
• Postgraduate study
   

Many of our graduates have pursued careers in finance in firms such as:

• KPMG
• Goldman Sachs
• PricewaterhouseCoopers
• Deloitte
• Barclays
• Deutsche Bank
   

A substantial number of previous graduates have undertaken further programmes of study such as MSc in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Finance, Business, Management and Computer Science. Some have also gone on to train as teachers.
 

Calculating Careers
 

The Department of Mathematics puts significant emphasis on careers and holds a number of events throughout the year. These include talks, workshops and networking sessions.
 

We also host the annual Calculating Careers Fair. This takes place in early October each year and is attended by a large number of international graduate recruiters. Some of the previous attendees to this event include:

• Amazon
• Amec
• Barclays
• BP
• BT
• Credit Suisse
• GCHQ
• IBM
• PricewaterhouseCoopers
• RBS
• Teach First
• Deloitte
   

This fair is a great opportunity for students to network with a number of graduate employers early in their academic careers.