The latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) rated 100% of research activity in Mathematical Sciences as being of internationally excellent or world-leading quality.

Southampton is a major UK centre for research and teaching in mathematics and its applications. With internationally-renowned research groups in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, Statistics and Operational Research, our students are guaranteed to be taught by world-leading experts across the whole span of modern mathematics.

All of our courses equip you with high-level skills in numeracy and problem-solving, and offer great choice should you wish to specialise in a particular area. Whether you wish to gain a broad knowledge of mathematics, focus on the theory, or learn all about the practical applications of mathematics in the workplace, you can tailor your course at Southampton to suit your interests.

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Mathematical Sciences has one of the broadest communities of mathematicians in the UK, spanning applied mathematics and theoretical physics, pure mathematics, statistics and operational research.

A very high proportion of our MSc graduates go into employment related to their MSc work, as students benefit from direct contact with potential employers during the course. Our postgraduate research students are highly sought after by other universities, business and industry, NGOs and governments worldwide.

If you choose to study with us at postgraduate level, our Graduate School in Mathematical Studies will provide you with a coordinated programme tailored to your needs and the opportunity to be part of the scientific community in the UK and overseas. 

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Mathematical Sciences has one of the broadest communities of mathematicians in the UK, spanning applied mathematics and theoretical physics, pure mathematics, statistics and operational research.

We have a lively and thriving community of postgraduate students engaged in research across a range of areas and we support them extensively. Supervisors, international experts in their field, provide in depth training, supported by participation in research seminars and discussion, and a conference attendance allowance is available.

We encourage an interdisciplinary approach, where students can have the opportunity to work with specialist mathematicians, students and academics in other parts of the University, and external businesses and organisations as appropriate.

You’ll have access to all modules available at the University, specialised, in-house postgraduate courses and three national postgraduate training networks in applied and pure mathematics, as well as a skills training programme.

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