Interdisciplinary Mathematics (Diploma plus MSc) (2024 Entry)
Explore our Interdisciplinary Mathematics taught Master's degree.
The Interdisciplinary Mathematics Diploma plus MSc encompasses a breadth of pure and applied mathematics and statistics, with skills useful for a range of future scientific careers. The Warwick Mathematics Institute offers you specialist guidance and training opportunities.
Course overview
Do you aspire to become a professional scientist? Or do you have a mathematical background and wish to learn about the interactions between sciences and mathematics? Our programme encompasses a breadth of pure and applied mathematics, and statistics.
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. In addition to modules in Mathematics, you will take modules in related subjects such as Physics, Biology or any of the other departments listed in the module section. The knowledge and skills you will acquire will prove useful for a range of future scientific careers or if you wish to progress to PhD level studies in Mathematics or one of the sciences.
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
General entry requirements
Minimum requirements
First Class Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
English language requirements
You can find out more about our English language requirementsLink opens in a new window. 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.
For more information, please visit the international entry requirements pageLink opens in a new window.
Additional requirements
There are no additional entry requirements for this course.
Core modules
Year One
Project
Year Two
Dissertation
Optional modules
A wide selection of optional modulesLink opens in a new window is offered in both pure and applied mathematics.
In addition, a wide selection of modules are offered from the following departments:
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Life Sciences
- Medical School
- Physics
- Psychology
- Statistics
Teaching
There is a wide range of lectured courses followed by examinations. Students take 90 CATS (equivalent of 6 modules) from Level 3 or above.
The research component consists of a substantial written dissertation exploring a specific topic in depth.
Class sizes
The class sizes for this course vary between 20 and 70 students.
Typical contact hours
Contact hours for this course will vary between 12 and 14 hours each week.
Assessment
Term One (October - December)
You attend roughly half of your modules and begin discussing dissertation topics with members of staff.
Term Two (January - March)
You attend the remaining modules, register for examinations, declare a dissertation topic and a supervisor, and start background work on the topic.
Term Three (April - June)
You take examinations for the Term One and Two modules and continue to work on your dissertation.
Summer (July - September)
Over the summer you work full-time on your dissertation, and you may give an oral presentation to staff about your project. Completed dissertations must be submitted early September.
Your timetable
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.
Your career
Graduates have pursued roles such as: actuaries; finance and investment analysts and advisers and university researchers.
Our department has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant offering impartial advice and guidance together with workshops and events throughout the year. Previous examples of workshops and events include:
- Maths Careers Fair
- Careers in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
- Mathematics at work – The practical application of Maths in the workplace
- Placement and graduate opportunities at the Government Actuary’s Department
Mathematics at Warwick
Our challenging Mathematics degrees will harness your strong mathematical ability and commitment, enabling you to explore your passion for mathematics.
Find out more about us on our websiteLink opens in a new window
Our courses
Tuition fees
Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course at the start of the academic year, or at the start of your course, if later. Academic fees cover the cost of tuition, examinations and registration and some student amenities.
Fee Status Guidance
We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Students will be classified as Home or Overseas fee status. Your fee status determines tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available. If you receive an offer, your fee status will be clearly stated alongside the tuition fee information.
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Additional course costs
As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.
For departmental specific costs, please see the Modules tab on the course web page for the list of core and optional core modules with hyperlinks to our Module Catalogue (please visit the Department’s website if the Module Catalogue hyperlinks are not provided).
Associated costs can be found on the Study tab for each module listed in the Module Catalogue (please note most of the module content applies to 2022/23 year of study). Information about module department specific costs should be considered in conjunction with the more general costs below:
- Core text books
- Printer credits
- Dissertation binding
- Robe hire for your degree ceremony
Scholarships and bursaries
Scholarships and financial support
Find out about the different funding routes available, including; postgraduate loans, scholarships, fee awards and academic department bursaries.
Living costs
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How to apply
The application process for courses that start in September and October 2025 opens on 2 October 2024.
Applications will close on 2 August 2025 for students who require a visa to study in the UK, to allow time to receive a CAS and complete the visa application process.
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