MSc and PhD Admissions
New MSc and PhD Studentships are available. Please view links below for more information.
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics boasts one of the UK's leading research groups in statistics and a vibrant pure mathematics research group that specialises in analysis.
Masters
We offer the following MSc Programmes:
- MSc Programme in Statistics
- includes pathways in Environmental Statistics, Medical Statistics, and Pharmaceutical Statistics.
- MSc in Applied Social Statistics
- offers postgraduate training in social science statistical methodology, and is designed for social scientists and others who are interested in quantitative methods. Applied Social Statistics can also be followed at a PgDip and PGCert levels.
- MSc in Quantitative Finance
- taught jointly with Lancaster University's Management School, provides you with the necessary skills and relevant knowledge and understanding to pursue a career in banking and finance.
More information about our MSc programmes
PhD
We currently have the following opportunities for postgraduate study:
- Pure Mathematics
- PhD in Pure Mathematics
- Statistics
- PhD in Statistics
- Integrated PhD in Statistics
- Social Statistics
- PhD in Applied Social Statistics
- PhD in Applied Statistics
The Department also welcomes applications from PhD students who wish to visit us as part of their studies.
More information about our PhD Programmes and funding opportunities