Mathematics (MSc)

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.

Academic References

Before a decision can be made we typically require one academic reference for taught courses.

You will be asked to include an email address for your referee(s) when submitting your application and we will contact them for you.

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Additional requirements

There are no additional entry requirements for this course.

Core modules

Optional modules

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

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.

Your career

Our degrees equip you with the skills and experiences needed to excel in your career. With access to exceptional career services, industry connections, and global opportunities, we’ll inspire and help you to aim high and achieve your goals. Our guidance ensures you graduate as a well-rounded professional ready for lifelong success. 

The median salary for University of Warwick 21/22 postgraduates from Warwick Mathematics Institute whose main employment was full-time work in the UK was £53,500. 

Postgraduate graduates from the Warwick Mathematics Institute have gone on to work for employers such as: 

• Amazon 

• Bank of America 

• Akeso & Company  

• Aurora Energy Research 

• Dorset Software 

• HM Courts and Tribunals Service 

• MathWorks 

• Methods Analytics 

• University of Warwick 

They have pursued occupations such as the following: 

• Actuaries, economists and statisticians 

• Chartered and certified accountants 

• Engineering professionals 

• IT managers 

• Natural and social science professionals 

• Programmers and software development professionals 

• Records clerks and assistants 

• Researchers 

• Secondary education teaching professionals 

Derived from the Graduate Outcomes survey 

Derived from the Graduate Outcomes survey, 2021/22, carried out approximately 15 months after completion of studies. 

Median salary figure based on 8 Warwick Mathematics Institute graduates that participated in the 2021/22 Graduate Outcomes survey and provided salary details (18% of the eligible Warwick Mathematics Institute postgraduate population). 

Conducted annually Graduate Outcomes collects information on the activities and perspectives of graduates. Contains HESA data: Copyright Jisc 2024. Jisc cannot accept responsibility for any inferences or conclusions derived by third parties from its data. 

Helping you find the right career 

Your career path is unique to you. Our university careers team offer personalised support to help you develop your skills, plan your career path, and get experience at any point during your time at Warwick, and after graduation. 

Our department also has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant. They offer 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 

Discover more about postgraduate careers support at Warwick. 

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

• Mathematics (Diploma plus MSc)
• Mathematics (MSc)
• Mathematics (PhD)

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.

Find out more about how universities assess fee status

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 2025/26 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