Mathematics (MSc) (2025 Entry)

Course code

P-G1P0

Start date

29 September 2025

Duration

1 year full-time

Qualification

MSc

Led by

Mathematics Institute

Location

University of Warwick

Course code

P-G1P0

Start date

29 September 2025

Duration

1 year full-time

Qualification

MSc

Led by

Mathematics Institute

Location

University of Warwick

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Find out more about our Mathematics taught Masters degree at Warwick

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

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. You will be able to explore a chosen subject in depth and present your findings in a written dissertation. 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.

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
Honing your communication skills
Organising, absorbing and consolidating information and techniques
Applying knowledge in the solution of complex problems

Entry requirements

General 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 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.

Modules

Core modules

Dissertation

Optional modules

A wide selection of optional modulesLink opens in a new window are offered in both pure and applied mathematics.

Teaching and learning

Teaching

A taught component, consisting primarily of lecture modules and subsequent examinations, and a research component consisting of a written dissertation exploring a 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

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.

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) 

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.

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.

Careers

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

About the 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.

Find your taught course fees

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.

Do you need your fee classification to be reviewed?

If you believe that your fee status has been classified incorrectly, you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire. Please follow the instructions in your offer information and provide the documents needed to reassess your status.

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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 2024/25 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 funding

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

Find out more about the cost of living as a postgraduate student at the University of Warwick.

How to apply

Applications are now open for courses that start in September and October 2025.

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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