Mathematics and Statistics - MSc leading to PhD

Core Modules:

• Research Study Groups
• Summer Research Project

Optional Modules:

This programme has optional modules to choose from to allow you to achieve the required credits to successfully complete the award. At a research led institution, optional module lists are subject to change each year to keep the student learning experience current and up-to-date. For the optional modules available in this department please visit the department website.

Teaching:

There are two phases to the PhD programme. Phase 1 is a research training programme which prepares students for completing their PhD in Phase 2. Mathematical training continues beyond the first year, and students become involved in research activity from the outset. Elements of the programme include research study groups, an annual conference, weekly seminars and international engagement through graduate schools and short research visits to international partners.

Assessment:

Phase 1 (MSc)

Combines taught modules with research training in the first half of the first year. There is a wide choice of modules across the MASDOC research areas. The idea is to prepare students for embarking on a PhD research project. It allows students to choose possible PhD topics and supervisors. Phase 1 ends with a written summer research project directly leading onto a PhD research topic. Successful students are awarded a MASDOC MSc at the end of Year 1.

Phase 2 (PhD)

• Research and PhD dissertation
• Further training through a tailored choice of graduate courses, TCC and APTS courses
• Weekly seminars by leading researchers
• Informal presentations of research to peers
• International engagement through graduate schools and short research visits to international partners
• Training in generic skills with an opportunity to obtain a Postgraduate Certificate in Transferable Skills.
• MASDOC annual retreat