MSc Mathematics at University of Leeds

Programme overview

The MSc Mathematics broadens and deepens mathematical understanding, with a choice of broad study or a focus on pure or applied mathematics. Specialist topics include algebra, analysis, logic, fluid dynamics and mathematical biology, and the course ends with a summer research project.

Department: School of Mathematics | Duration: 12 months full time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two teaching semesters followed by a summer research project. Compulsory components are Project in Mathematics (60 credits) and Project Skills in Mathematics (15). Optional modules include Models and Sets, Topology, Functional Analysis and its Applications, Advanced Mathematical Methods, Riemannian Geometry, Algebras and Representations and Statistical Computing.

Career pathways

Graduates work across accountancy, finance, medicine, IT, engineering and government, in roles such as risk analyst, finance analyst, actuarial associate, data analyst and software engineer. The course is also a route to PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Postgraduate taught entry: a bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in mathematics or a programme with significant advanced mathematics content; a list of modules studied must be provided with the application. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components. Application deadlines: 30 July 2027 (international applicants), 10 September 2027 (UK applicants).

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,400 for the whole programme (2027/28). UK fee, total for the programme Source

International applicants: GBP 30,000 for the whole programme (2027/28). International fee, total for the programme Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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