Course summary
This MSc course is designed for those enthusiastic about mathematics. Warwick's Mathematics Institute has designed this course for undergraduates of mathematics, physics or statistics degree to further develop their knowledge through a challenging and uniquely flexible programme. Course overview If you see yourself as a research mathematician of the future, this course may appeal to you. For enthusiastic mathematicians, it is a chance to further develop your knowledge if you already have an undergraduate mathematics, physics or statistics degree. If your academic background is not in these areas, this course could still appeal if you are a strong mathematician looking for a return to formal education. Your studies will include a mix of lecture based modules and independent research. In your final year, you will be able to explore a chosen subject in depth and present your findings in a written dissertation. Skills from this degree
- Conducting independent research on a challenging problem
- Gathering and organising data to make a case
- Preparing and delivering a technical presentation
- Scientific communication
- Technical precision
- Organising, absorbing and consolidating information and techniques
- Applying knowledge in the solution of complex problems
Modules
Core modules
- Dissertation
Assessment method
50% of the degree will be assessed from the taught component and 50% of the degree will be assessed from the dissertation. Term One (October - December)
- You attend roughly half of your modules and begin discussing dissertation topics with members of staff.
- You attend the remaining modules, register for examinations, declare a dissertation topic and a supervisor, and start background work on the topic.
- You take examinations for the Term One and Two modules and continue to work on your dissertation.
- You work full-time on your dissertation, and you may give an oral presentation to staff during the summer. Completed dissertations are due in early September.
Entry requirements
Minimum requirements First Class Honours degree (or equivalent) in Mathematics or a science with high mathematical content. English language requirements You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following: Band A IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0. International qualifications We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Please visit the University of Warwick website for the tuition fees for postgraduate courses:
https://warwick.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/funding/fees
Sponsorship information
We offer a variety of postgraduate funding options for study at the University of Warwick, from postgraduate loans, university scholarships, fee awards, to academic department bursaries. It's important that you apply for your postgraduate course first before you apply for a University of Warwick scholarship.
Provider information
University of Warwick
Coventry
CV4 7AL