Mathematics MPhil, PhD at Newcastle University

In Pure Mathematics our two main fields are functional analysis and algebra. In Applied Mathematics our research is predominantly in fluid mechanics astrophysics and cosmology. We invite MPhil and PhD proposals in any of our research areas.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering  |  Department: School of Mathematics Statistics and Physics  |  Duration: MPhil full time: 1 year; MPhil part time: 2 years; PhD full time: 3 years; PhD part time: 6 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027; January 2028; April 2028  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

We run research seminars in algebra and geometries, analysis, and applied mathematics . Our postgraduate students also get the opportunity to lead seminars.

Career pathways

Graduate roles and employers include: Associate Software Analyst, Cap Gemini; Data Scientist, Jumping Rivers; Mathematician, Light and Wonder; Data Scientist, National Innovation Centre for Data; Healthcare Scientist, NHS - Newcastle Hospitals Foundation Trust; Senior Information Analyst, North East Ambulance Service; Principal Statistical Methodologist, Office for National Statistics; Financial Analyst, Oliver Wyman; Data Science Lead, Kani Payments; Lecturer, Newcastle University.

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