Programme Structure and Modules (Mathematics)
The MSc Mathematics degree enables candidates to take a suite of advanced modules and research projects at the front end of their subject.
Degree Structure
Mode: Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: 2 years
Location: London, Bloomsbury
Students undertake modules totalling 180 UK credits (the equivalent of 90 ECTS). The programme consists of 7 taught modules (105 UK credits), a Research Essay module (15 UK credits) and an MSc Dissertation (60 UK credits). There are no compulsory taught modules - students are free to design the degree that suits their interests best, with a choice of over 50 modules in pure and applied mathematics. A distinctive feature of this programme is the offer of a Research Essay module in term one- an early opportunity for students to embark on a research activity and to build a relationship with academics working in the field students might be considering applying for a PhD in. For more information about the essay module, check the Research Essay module page.
With the part-time option, students spread the 7 taught modules and the Research Essay module over two years and complete their MSc dissertation in the summer of the second year.
With a large, reputable department, we can offer a broad selection of taught modules at a high level of expertise matched only by a few others in the UK. The curriculum is clearly streamlined to enable students to shape their degree according to their own interests and strengths and to acquire a thorough understanding of an area at the forefront of research over a period of one year.
Students have the flexibility to choose a combination of modules from the following streams.
Commutative Rings and Algebras
Prime Numbers and their Distribution
Further Topics in Algebraic Number Theory
Graph Theory and Combinatorics
Probabilistic Methods in Combinatorics
Other related modules in Geometry and Topology
Linear Partial Differential Equations
Elliptic Partial Differential Equations
Variational Methods for Partial Differential Equations
Other related modules in Algebra
Mathematics for General Relativity
Mathematics for Quantum Mechanics
Other related modules in Analysis, Algebra and Geometry
To acquire a solid background for undertaking a substantial research project, we require students to take at least 45 credits in one of the streams above. A full list of modules in each stream and further information will be published in the MSc Mathematics Streams page.
For information about the research dissertation, check the MSc Mathematics Dissertation page.
MSc Mathematics Streams
Find out about the available modules for the MSc Mathematics.
MSc Mathematics Dissertation
Further information about the research dissertation.
Research Essay Module
Further information about the term one research essay module.