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MSc Mathematics at University of Essex

University of Essex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Mathematics is the language that underpins the rest of science. Our interdisciplinary research recognises that mathematics, including what can be very abstract mathematics, is an essential part of research in many other disciplines.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Health  |  Department: School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Key employability skills you gain from this course include analytic reasoning, problem solving, techniques of discrete mathematics and an understanding of application areas of these techniques, algorithm design and implementation, and data analysis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree or international equivalent in one of the following subjects: Mathematics Applied Mathematics Mathematical Statistics Operational Research Physics We will also consider applicants with a 2:2 degree in actuarial science, computer science, or data science. Applicants with a degree below 2:2 or equivalent will be considered dependent on any relevant professional or voluntary experience and previous modules studied. Please provide an up to date CV. If English is not your first language, we require IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,600 a year. Listed for October 2027 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,075 a year. Listed for October 2027 entry. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year

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