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Mathematics Diploma plus MSc
Mathematics Diploma plus MSc
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Diploma + MSc
2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
29 September 2026
Mathematics Institute
University of Warwick
This Diploma plus 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.
This course is for enthusiastic mathematicians with an undergraduate mathematics, physics or statistics degree, providing you with a chance to further develop your knowledge. 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. The Diploma + MSc option gives you the opportunity to work on a project in your first year before you progress to your dissertation in the second year. This course paves the way to employment in many sectors of the economy or enables you to continue on your path of becoming a research mathematician of the future.
Each student registered for the two-year MSc produces a plan of study before the beginning of their second term in consultation with their supervisor and the Director of MSc Studies. This plan should include a statement of the basis for assessment of a student’s progress during the first year and the weighting to be given to the various modules taken over the two years.
The class sizes for this course vary between 20 and 70 students.
Contact hours for this course will vary between 12 and 14 hours each week.
Before the beginning of the second year, you submit a project which will be marked by the supervisor and a second marker. The project will contribute to the first year mark. An average of 60% including the module and project marks is required to proceed to the second year. However, the first year project will not contribute to the final mark at the end of the second year.
The second year dissertation may be a continuation of the first year project, but the same material cannot be used in both.
Your personalised timetable will be complete when you are registered for all modules, compulsory and optional, and you have been allocated to your lectures, seminars and other small group classes. Your compulsory modules will be registered for you and you will be able to choose your optional modules when you join us.
First Class Honours degree (or equivalent) in Mathematics or a science with high mathematical content.
There are no additional entry requirements for this course.
Year One
Project
Year Two
Dissertation
A wide selection of the optional modulesLink opens in a new window is offered in both pure and applied mathematics.
A wide selection of the optional modulesLink opens in a new window is offered in both pure and applied mathematics.
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