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PhD Pure Mathematics at University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Enhance your mathematical and communication skills with our Pure Mathematics PhD. You'll tackle challenging problems that are vital to the international mathematical research community and work towards becoming an expert in your field. You can explore a wide array of topics within Pure Mathematics, including Algebra, Analysis, Combinatorics, Topology and Dynamics, and Mathematical Physics.

Department: Mathematics  |  Duration: PhD: typically 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Your PhD will open the door to huge variety of careers from data or computational scientist to quantitative risk analyst and statistician. Or you could choose a future in academia as a researcher, lecturer or a leader in professional services.

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Entry requirements

A four-year 2:1 Honours degree in a Mathematics-related subject or a lower degree plus an MSc or substantial relevant experience. English language: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,400 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 24,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

Duration: PhD: typically 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

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