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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Highfield Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
4 Year
You'll be supported by supervisors who are international experts in their field, spanning pure and applied mathematics, statistics and operational research. They'll provide guidance and also direct you to further in-depth training. We offer a wide range of training opportunities. You'll have access to specialised in-house post-graduate courses and three National Postgraduate Training Networks in Applied and Pure Mathematics (MAGIC), Operational Research (NATCOR) and Statistics (APTS). You’ll be encouraged to participate in research seminars and discussion and attend conferences. You'll have a personal computer, a desk in a shared office and a conference attendance allowance. Our academics have direct contact with potential employers. Our postgraduate students are highly sought after by other universities, business and industry, NGOs and governments worldwide.
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