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Mathematics at University of Essex - UCAS

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Course summary

Mathematics is the language that underpins the rest of science. Our interdisciplinary research recognises that mathematics, including what can be very abstract mathematics, is an essential part of research in many other disciplines. Our MSc Mathematics therefore provides an exceptional range of knowledge and skills that are currently in demand in mathematically oriented employment: in business, commerce, industry, government service, education, and in the wider economy. Topics on offer include:

  • pure mathematics, including algebra, graph theory, number theory and cryptography
  • applied topics such as mathematical modelling, numerical methods, dynamical systems and differential equations
  • statistical and financial methods including stochastic processes, financial derivatives and computational statistics
As well as these mathematical topics, this degree develops your programming skills in languages such as Python and SQL, and you learn to solve sophisticated problems using computational toolkits such as MATLAB, Maple, and R. Our School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science has an international reputation in many areas including semi-group theory, optimisation, probability, applied statistics, bioinformatics, mathematical biology, dynamical systems, complex systems, and complex networks. we are genuinely innovative and student-focused. Our research groups are working on a broad range of collaborative areas tackling real-world issues.

Modules

You can tailor your learning experience with a choice of optional modules. More information about these can be found on the University of Essex website


Entry requirements

Entry requirements for this course can be found on the course finder on the University of Essex website – www.essex.ac.uk


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £5250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £5250 Year 1
Scotland £5250 Year 1
Wales £5250 Year 1
Channel Islands £5250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £5250 Year 1
EU £11375 Year 1
International £11375 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Fees displayed are for the 2025-26 academic year. Fees may increase for each academic intake and each academic year of study.
Mathematics at University of Essex - UCAS