Mathematical Sciences University of Liverpool

Award	Attendance	Study	Duration	Start	Domestic fees	International fees
MSc	On-Campus	Full-time	1 years	September	find out	find out
MSc	On-Campus	Part-time	2 years	September	find out	find out
MPhil	On-Campus	Full-time	1 - 4 years	find out	find out	find out
MPhil	On-Campus	Part-time	2 - 6 years	find out	find out	find out
PhD	On-Campus	Full-time	2 - 4 years	find out	find out	find out
PhD	On-Campus	Part-time	4 - 7 years	find out	find out	find out

Course overview

You can study this Mathematical Sciences programme full- or part-time to postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma or MSc level.

The topics we cover include:-

integral equations
asymptotic theory of partial differential equations
mathematical physics
numerical methods
theory of similarity and fractals
mathematical biology
optimal control theory
number theory
group theory
algebraic geometry
differential topology
singularity theory
knot theory
dynamical systems
statistics
actuarial and financial mathematics.

By completing the first semester you’ll gain the PG certificate. By completing the second you’ll earn the PG Diploma. Then, by completing your dissertation, you qualify for the MSc.

You can register initially for any of these qualifications and upgrade later on.

The programme has a modular structure with a total of 180 credits.

In the first semester, there are three lectured modules (each 15 credits) and an instructional module in Maple and LaTeX (15 credits).

In semester two, we provide two lectured modules and a presentation module in which you’ll prepare and present a seminar and write a mini dissertation (30 credits).

The programme finishes with a summer dissertation written under the supervision of a member of staff (60 credits).