By undertaking the University of Essex MPhil Pure Mathematics, students have the opportunity to study areas such as semigroup theory, group theory (especially presentations), and aspects of discrete mathematics, for example, graph theory. Essex has a number of staff with expertise in these areas who are willing to supervise research students.
Essex's staff are strongly committed to research and teaching. They have published several well-regarded text books and are world leaders in their individual specialisms, with their papers appearing in learned journals such as; Linear Algebra and its Applications, Journal of Discrete Algorithms, Semigroup Forum, Acta Arithmetica, and Electronic Journal of Combinatorics.
The Department of Mathematical Sciences has an international reputation in all areas of Mathematical Sciences including: statistics, operational research, applied mathematics, pure mathematics, and actuarial science.
Studying a research degree in mathematics gives students the opportunity to develop new skills and enhance their CV. It can also be the next step towards a PhD and an academic career.
Essex's graduates have joined organizations like the Met Office, the Ministry of Defence, and companies based in the City of London. There is a high demand for those with a numerate background in all sectors of the economy, so Essex's graduates are sought after in the UK and abroad.
| Level | Masters |
| Discipline | Mathematics |
| Duration | 36 months |
| Intakes | Oct |
| Application Fees | GBP 0 |
| Tuition Fees | GBP 17050 |
| Campus | Colchester |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 76 |
| PTE | 60 |
| Duolingo | Not Accepted |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 70.0%
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501-600
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