Mathematics (PhD, MSc by research) at University of Bristol

The University of Bristol School of Mathematics has more than doubled in size in the last decade, currently we have over 100 academic staff and over 100 postgraduates. We are engaged in world-leading research across many areas of pure and applied mathematics and statistical science. We are proud to have been ranked 4th in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 for Mathematical Sciences.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: School of Mathematics  |  Duration: MScR: up to two years full-time, up to four years part-time. PhD: up to four years full-time, up to eight years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: Usually September 2027, but flexible if funding allows.  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Please see the list of PhD projects and the list of staff in the School of Mathematics to identify potential supervisors. The primary activity of a PhD student in the School of Mathematics is to conduct research. This can be either independent or joint with your supervisor or others.

Career pathways

Our PhD students have gone on to have highly successful careers in a wide variety of sectors, including: Academia & Higher Education Data Science / AI Software Engineering Advanced Manufacturing Quantum Information Energy (including clean energy industries) Civil Service (e.g. GCHQ, DSIT, DEFRA, the Planning Inspectorate and the Office for National Statistics) Climate Science Creative Industries Leisure and Entertainment Professional and Business Services Retail & E-commerce Mathematical Consultancy Defence Financial Services (e.g.

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