PhD Statistics at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Turn data into decisions that hold up. Statistics research combines statistical and mathematical models with data science and computational algorithms to solve problems across a range of sectors. As a postgraduate researcher in this Department of Mathematics research theme, you'll work within the department's statistics, inverse problems, uncertainty quantification and data science group, linked to the Data Science Institute. Apply for one of our advertised research projects, or bring your own research question to a supervisor to develop a proposal.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: Department of Mathematics | Duration: 3–4 Years FT or equivalent PT study | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Department of Mathematics has an outstanding research reputation and a thriving community of PhD students. Opportunities for PhD research are available in a range of Probability and Statistics topics and Mathemathics research areas .

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Entry requirements

The standard academic entry requirement for this PhD is an upper second-class (2:1) honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent) OR any upper-second class (2:1) honours degree and a Master’s degree at merit in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent). Other combinations of qualifications and research or work experience may also be considered. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6 in writing and listening, and 5.5. in all other sub-tests. Interview: An interview is required for entry to this programme of study.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,100 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time); Band B fee band Source

International applicants: GBP 31,400 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time); Band A fee band Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3–4 Years FT or equivalent PT study

Apply through the official page: https://www.se.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/getting-started/applying/

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