Mathematics (MSc)

King's College London

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The Mathematics MSc is a wide-ranging course drawing on modules from pure mathematics and theoretical physics, with additional options to study elements of Complex Systems and Financial Mathematics.

The Mathematics MSc course offers you the choice to study either full or part-time, taking a combination of required and optional modules totalling 180 credits, including 60 credits that will come from a research project and dissertation. You will explore mathematical areas including Algebra, Analysis, Geometry, Number Theory and Theoretical Physics, and there are opportunities to explore a broad range of additional modules, allowing you the freedom to develop a study pathway that reflects your interests – see the course structure for full details of available modules.

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About this course

The course is suitable for graduates who wish to pursue an advanced mathematical study pathway with the intention of studying at a PhD level in a mathematical discipline later on.
Our graduates have since found employment with Barclays Bank, Kinetic Partners, Lloyds Banking Group and Sapient.


Bachelors degree with 2:1 honours degree with mathematics as a main field of study. We also welcome applications with a 2:2 Honours degree and assess them on an individual basis. Since the course has its emphasis on pure mathematics and theoretical physics, applicants are normally expected to have prerequisites in these areas of at least 180 credits (or equivalent).

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Subjects

  • Mathematics
  • Geometry
  • Financial
  • Systems
  • Financial Training
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • GCSE Physics
  • MSc Mathematics
  • Topology
  • Lie Algebras

Course programme

Structure

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits.

Required Modules

You are required to take:

  • MSc Mathematics Project (60 credits)
Optional Modules

In addition, you are required to take 120 credits from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:

  • Topology (15 credits)
  • Rings & Modules (15 credits)
  • Lie Groups & Lie Algebras (15 credits)
  • Metric & Banach Spaces (15 credits)
  • Manifolds (15 credits)
  • Advanced Quantum Mechanics (15 credits)
  • Quantum Field Theory (15 credits)
  • Galois Theory (15 credits)
  • Representation Theory of Finite Groups (15 credits)
  • Algebraic Number Theory (15 credits)
  • Operator Theory (15 credits)
  • Fourier Analysis (15 credits)
  • Algebraic Geometry (15 credits)
  • Nonlinear Analysis (15 credits)
  • String Theory & Branes (15 credits)
  • Advanced General Relativity (15 credits)
  • Space Time Geometry & General Relativity (15 credits)
  • Supersymmetry (15 credits)
  • Advanced Quantum Field Theory (15 credits)

You may take up to 45 credits (from your 120 credits of optional modules) from a range of modules, which may typically include:

  • Probability Theory (15 credits)
  • Risk Neutral Valuation (15 credits)
  • Financial Markets (15 credits)
  • Stochastic Analysis (15 credits)
  • Statistics in Finance (15 credits)
  • Numerical & Computational Methods in Finance (15 credits)
  • Incomplete Markets (15 credits)
  • Econophysics (15 credits)
  • Machine Learning (15 credits)
  • Theory of Complex Networks (15 credits)
  • Dynamical Analysis of Complex Systems (15 credits)
  • Elements of Statistical Learning (15 credits)
  • Equilibrium Analysis of Complex Systems (15 credits)
  • Mathematical Biology (15 credits)

Part-time students should aim to take four modules (60 credits) from the optional modules list in each year. The MSc Mathematics Project will be taken in the second year.

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest that you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

Additional information

Full time overseas fees: £21,300 per year (2019/20)

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