Masters courses in mathematics and statistics

Our range of MSc courses provide a great stepping stone towards a career in mathematics spanning big data, software, technology, cybersecurity, and finance.

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 If you have a good undergraduate degree you can build up your analytical and problem solving skills, and complete your own research project.

Open days

Become part of our community of talented postgraduate taught students. Register now to join us at our online open day on Wednesday 30 April 2025.

Book your place

On the day, we're running two subject sessions that you can book onto:
  • 12pm - 1pm - Mathematics and Statistics talk
  • 4pm - 5pm - Science Communication MSc talk

Mathematics MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time
  • Accredited

º£½ÇÊÓƵ the topics across pure and applied mathematics that are most important to you and build the foundations for a successful career.

Mathematical and Theoretical Physics MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Expand your understanding of general relativity and quantum mechanics and work with researchers to tackle some of the biggest ideas in science.

Statistics MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year 2 years 3 years Full-time Part-time Distance learning
  • Accredited

Develop the skills and knowledge a professional statistician needs to solve problems in a range of industries.

  • Funding available

Statistics with Financial Mathematics MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year 2 years 3 years Full-time Part-time Distance learning
  • Accredited

Develop your understanding of a variety of statistical techniques and explore the mathematical concepts, models and tools of the finance industry.

  • Funding available

Statistics Graduate Certificate

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 9 months Part-time Distance learning

Develop your background knowledge of mathematics, probability and statistical theory, with the opportunity to progress onto the MSc Statistics course.

In partnership with the School of Journalism, Media and Communication

Science Communication MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Science can change the world - but only if people understand it. Taught by experts across science and journalism, we’ll train you to use key media technology to effectively communicate science to – and for – the public, the media, business, and beyond.

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International postgraduate taught scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international postgraduate taught students, including scholarships worth £10,000 towards the original tuition fee.

Applications are open for existing offer holders for a postgraduate taught programme starting in September 2025.

International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship 2025