Pure Mathematics
Entry requirements
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A four-year 2:1 Honours degree
in a Mathematics-related subject or a lower degree plus an MSc or substantial relevant experience
Months of entry
Anytime
Course content
Enhance your mathematical and communication skills with our Pure Mathematics PhD. You'll tackle challenging problems that are vital to the international mathematical research community and work towards becoming an expert in your field.
You can explore a wide array of topics within Pure Mathematics, including Algebra, Analysis, Combinatorics, Topology and Dynamics, and Mathematical Physics.
You'll develop deep expertise in your research area and a unique problem-solving skill set, opening doors to diverse opportunities in both industry and academia.
What makes a Pure Mathematics PhD at Birmingham different?
You'll tackle challenging mathematical problems and expand your mathematical knowledge and research skills in a supportive, multidisciplinary setting. Through building on your strong mathematical background, we will train you to be an expert in your research field with our world-leading tuition and supervision.
You'll become a member of one of our research groups in Algebra, Analysis, Combinatorics, Topology and Dynamical Systems or Mathematical Physics.
You'll collaborate closely with your PhD supervisor and their research team, meeting regularly to gain advanced research skills while conducting your research. Assessments are periodically carried out by the Research Students Monitoring Group to ensure you are progressing well.
- Benefit from the School of Mathematics' ambitious research programmes, featuring internationally renowned researchers in key specialisms - Algebra Analysis, Combinatorics, Probability & Algorithms, Geometry & Mathematical Physics and Topology & Dynamical Systems
- Participate in our annual national conference which welcomes speakers from other leading mathematics institutions, arranged by our students.
- Join a vibrant and diverse and inclusive mathematics academic community including approximately 60-80 PhD students.
Department specialisms
We have strong research groups in algebra, analysis, combinatorics, continuum mechanics, initiatives and infrastructures, mathematical biology, nonlinear systems, numerical analysis, statistics, and theoretical and computational optimization.
Information for international students
Standard English language requirements apply (IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band).
Fees and funding
Please refer to Postgraduate Taught Fees - University of Birmingham for more information.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PhD
- full time36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time72 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
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- Admissions Team
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