Mathematics
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | On-Campus | Full-time, Part-time | 1 - 3 years | September | £11900 per year | £26250 per year |
About Mathematics, MSc - at Swansea University
The MSc in Mathematics is ideal if you want to build on your BSc, extend your knowledge through a wider spread of topics, and demonstrate your literature research skills with an extended dissertation.
You study different elements of mathematics such as mathematical elements of computing, and develop your research, project management, and written communication skills.
Our extensive expert support helps to shape your dissertation into an excellent foundation for your future career.
Upon graduation you will be a knowledgeable mathematician with the proven skills to independently deliver a substantial project. This gives you a distinct edge in the increasingly competitive job market.
In the first part of the course you study a wide range of modules covering topics including stochastic processes, algebraic coding theory, Black Scholes theory and differential geometry. In the second part, you complete a significant dissertation project.
Over the course of your studies you will be assessed by a combination of written examinations, coursework and the dissertation.
Your studies will be supported by facilities including the main university library, containing an extensive collection of mathematics resources, and Digital Services.
Also available to you is the Reading Room in the centre of the department. This is home to the departmental library and a suite of computers.
- Our staff are experts in their areas of mathematics with the majority being recognised by the Higher Education Academy with a Fellowship or Senior Fellowship.
- Our Mathematics Department is right next to the beautiful Swansea Bay beachfront, with numerous social and sports opportunities.
- The £32.5M Computational Foundry building at our Bay Campus gives students access to bespoke study and teaching spaces designed by and for mathematicians.
Entry requirements
Contact Swansea University to find course entry requirements.
Why study at Swansea University
There are many reasons to choose Swansea University for your studies; from the stunning beachfront locations of our Singleton Park and Bay campuses, to our global reputation for research and academic excellence, we offer a safe, supportive and fun environment to live and study, and our vast range of courses and subject areas mean you are sure to find the future career for you.
- Top 30 UK research-led university (Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021)
- Ranked within the Top 300 of universities globally (QS World University Rankings 2025)
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Whether you join us for your undergraduate degree, postgraduate studies or research, you’ll receive a modern approach to learning, backed by cutting-edge facilities and an excellent research and teaching faculty.
Join Swansea and start your journey, studying in a picturesque, student-friendly city by the sea with so much to offer.