You should normally have a minimum of either:
- a 2:2 honours degree in mathematics or
- a 2:1 honours degree in a subject with a high mathematical content.
If you don’t have such a qualification, your application will still be considered, but you may be asked to complete an entry test. Non-graduates will not normally be admitted.
Whatever your background, you should assess your suitability by completing our diagnostic quiz.
If you’re new to postgraduate study in mathematics, start with a single module: either the applied mathematics module Calculus of variations and advanced calculus (M820) or the pure mathematics module Analytic number theory I (M823).
How long it takes
Most students study the MSc in Mathematics part-time, completing 60 credits a year over three years. Typically, this means 20 study hours each week.
You can also complete this qualification in two years if you study four 30-credit option modules concurrently.
When planning your studies, note that some modules are available only in odd or even years.
There’s no time limit to complete the MSc in Mathematics.