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Before you Apply
Before applying you should identify one or more potential supervisors in the department and contact them informally, to see if they might in principle be interested in supervising you. Visit the UCL Department of Mathematics Research webpages to learn about the research done in the department and see the potential topics and supervisors available.
How to Apply
Applications must be made online through the following system:
You should select Research Degree: Mathematics (degree code RRDMATSING01). Questions about the Admissions system should be addressed to the UCL Graduate Admissions Office.
NB: You must state your proposed supervisor(s) on your application.
In most cases it is not necessary to provide a research proposal, but if in doubt you should discuss this with your proposed supervisor(s). Note that we automatically consider all applicants for all relevant sources of funding. For information about sources of funding, see the Available Funding webpage.
Interviews
If we are interested in taking your application further we will invite you to an interview. The aim of the interview is to explore your motivation for research and to test your mathematical potential and your understanding of your chosen field. You can expect to be asked some technical questions about topics that you've studied, including any research projects or dissertations mentioned in your application.
Interviews are usually held online.
Deadlines
Applications are accepted at any point of the year but the ideal time to apply is November/December. Our available funding is usually allocated by March/April so if you apply later than this you will have a low chance of securing funding for the next academic year.
Entrance Requirements
Our normal entrance requirement is a first class Honours degree in Mathematics (or a related field) at Masters level, or an equivalent overseas qualification. All students are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language - click here for further information about the English Language Requirements.