Centre for Doctoral Training in Algebra, Geometry and Quantum Fields PhD with Integrated Study at University of Edinburgh

Four-year PhD with integrated study delivered by the Algebra, Geometry and Quantum Fields (AGQ) Centre for Doctoral Training, spanning the universities of Glasgow, Heriot-Watt and Edinburgh. Students enrol on a degree titled Algebra, Geometry and Mathematical Physics and train in cohorts across pure mathematics and mathematical physics.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering  |  Department: School of Mathematics  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Intake: Applications open mid-October; 2027 entry  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students complete 180 credits of taught courses over the first three years alongside the equivalent of three years of PhD research. Year 1 includes mandatory cohort activities and a group project, Year 2 advanced computing coursework and a project, and Year 3 an internship or placement of about three months.

Career pathways

Graduates go into academia and research, industry (tech, finance, consultancy, cryptography and security, quantum technologies) and the third sector (public engagement, government, policy, education).

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