Modules for the CDT in Mathematics 2025/26

There are several types of modules available to the Mathematics CDT students:

• MA9 modules (specifically designed for the CDT)
• MA6 modules (shared lectures with MA4 modules, but can include additional reading material and usually an oral examination)
• Taught Course Centre (TCC) modules (modules for PhD students shared with partner universities via videoconferencing)
• Options from other departments and centres of doctoral training

Generally, the modules are open to all PhD students (subject to permission from other departments and CDTs) but only incoming students may take them for credit.

To pass the first year and upgrade, students have to pass 4 modules, with at least 2 modules from the MA9 list.
In addition, they take MA926 Speaking with Style (or satisfy the expectations on engaging with professional development otherwise).
There might be good academic reasons to do modules other than the TCC, MA6 and MA9 modules for credit. Please approach the Deputy Director of Graduate Studies for approval (which usually is granted).

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MA9 modules

These modules are specifically designed for the CDT and tailored to the incoming students every year.
In 2025/2026 the below modules are running. Timetables can be requested from Central TimetablingLink opens in a new window.

MA6 modules

Lectures for these modules are shared with MA4 modules with corresponding module code (last two numbers or letters). MA6 modules can include additional reading material and usually are examined with an oral examination at the end of the corresponding term, rather than a written examination.

The pages below specify the examination and provide links to the corresponding MA4 module with information on content and access to resources. Timetables can be requested from Central TimetablingLink opens in a new window:go to 'Timetable Reports 2025/26', provide your login credentials, click on 'Modules' on the left, and then search with the MA4** (instead of MA6**) module code.

Taught Course Centre (TCC) modules

Warwick, together with Bath, Bristol, Imperial,Oxford, and Swansea runs an EPSRC-funded Taught Course Centre (TCC)Link opens in a new window that delivers around 20 PhD-level modules each year using video-conferencing facilities accessible in the TCC room B0.06 in Zeeman Building or on MS Teams. These modules, whether given at Warwick or elsewhere, can be accessed by Mathematics PhD students in any year, and can be taken for credit in the first year if a suitable assessment is possible (please discuss this with the Deputy Director of Graduate Studies and your supervisor).

Further options

Mathematics is involved in other Warwick interdisciplinary Centres for Doctoral Training, each of which has its own selection of taught courses. Some of these may also be of interest for Mathematics CDT students.

The HETSYSLink opens in a new window CDT is joint between Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics, and the Warwick Manufacturing Group. If you wish to take modules from other CDTs you need to check that this is possible with the relevant CDT Director of Studies and the lecturer.

Warwick's StatisticsLink opens in a new window Department offers 'ST9**' modules of potential interest to students in probability and related fields. Similarly, other departments such as Physics or Computer Science might offer appropriate modules. If you wish to take a module elsewhere you usually need to ask the lecturer for permission.

Generally, if you want to pursue other options for credit in the first year then you need to provide a short statement outlining the reasons to the Deputy Director of Graduate Studies and ask for permission (which usually is granted). The assessment then also needs to be agreed and arranged with the lecturer and/or supervisor(s).