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Mathematical Sciences PhD

Different course options

Full time | Durham University | 3 years | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

3 years

Start date

SEP

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Mathematics (General)

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Research degrees are awarded upon successful completion of a thesis and an oral defence based on original research carried out under the guidance of your supervisors. We offer two types of research degrees.

The PhD degree lasts between three and four years full-time (or six years part-time). The first year is usually spent deepening your knowledge, attending courses and seminars, and reading books and papers. You will then start to explore open mathematical problems, developing the skills to carry out high-level independent research and communicate your results with a wide range of audiences.

The Department has 8 active research groups:

  • Algebra & Number Theory

  • Analysis

  • Applied Mathematics

  • Geometry & Topology

  • Mathematical & Theoretical Physics

  • Probability

  • Statistics

  • Education & Pedagogy

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

To be confirmed

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£24,500

Entry requirements

The standard minimum entry requirements for Postgraduate Research are an upper second class honours degree (2:1) from a UK university or an equivalent degree qualification from an overseas university. A Masters qualification is a requirement for entry on our PhD programme. Evidence of research skills and/or experience is useful.