MSc in Mathematics at The Open University

Programme overview

The MSc covers aspects of pure and applied mathematics such as fractal geometry, coding theory and quantum physics, with a wide choice of modules for mathematicians and for scientists and engineers who use mathematics.

Duration: 3 years part-time (60 credits per year, 16-20 hours a week). No time limit for completion. | Intake: October 2027 (next start shown on page) | Study mode: part-time distance learning | Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

180 credits: a choice of 30-credit modules (Modules offered include Calculus of variations and advanced calculus (M820), Analytic number theory I (M823), Advanced mathematical methods (M833), Coding theory (M836), Fractal geometry (M835), Galois theory (M838) and Nonlinear ordinary differential equations (M821).) plus Dissertation in mathematics (M840). The first two-thirds are the same as the Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics (E23).

Career pathways

Mathematics postgraduates are found throughout industry, business and commerce, in the public and private sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally hold the minimum prior qualification stated for the programme; those without it are still considered and may be asked to complete an entry test. Non-graduates will not normally be admitted.

GBP 9,300 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total for the qualification at 2026/27 prices with England selected as location; paid one module at a time. Module materials, tuition, assessment and exams included; fee valid for modules starting before 31 July 2027. Published as a range (GBP 9,300 to 9, Source

Intake: October 2027 (next start shown on page)

Duration: 3 years part-time (60 credits per year, 16-20 hours a week). No time limit for completion.

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