University of Bristol - Science and Engineering
MSc Mathematical Sciences
Bristol, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 34,400 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* home applicants | overseas applicants: 25 july 2025
** overseas full-time tuition
Key Summary
Join a University ranked in the UK top five for Maths research (THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning (UK top ten for Maths, QS World University Rankings by subject 2023).
Our MSc in Mathematical Sciences is a flexible and challenging programme, taught by leading experts in the field. It will help you to develop a wide range of mathematical techniques and gives you a solid foundation for further research or employment at the highest levels.
Under the guidance of an academic mentor, you will be offered a choice of units spanning the breadth of mathematics. There is a wide variety of combinations of units and themes, allowing you to add units from other schools to create an MSc that closely matches your interests. The taught element is followed by your chosen research project, which is supervised by an experienced research academic.
The programme gives you the opportunity to increase your understanding of mathematical theory and equips you with fundamental skills in the modelling and analysis of problems. Our graduates are highly sought after by employers for their strong analytical, communication and organisational skills.
from 25th November 2024- 4th of December 2025
The MSc in Mathematical Sciences comprises a taught component and a research project.
There is an extensive range of possible combinations of units and themes. An academic mentor will advise you on unit selection and meet regularly with you individually or in small groups throughout the taught component. You are also encouraged to participate in the wider academic life of the school, including research seminars, reading clubs and social events.
Unit names
- Research Project
- Research Skills in Mathematics
Two units from groups 1-6 and three units from groups 7-15 with no more than 20 credit points at level 6, units balanced across teaching blocks and no more than one unit from each group:
Group 1 - TB1
- Algebraic Number Theory 4
- Financial Risk Management
Group 2 - TB1/2
- Axiomatic Set Theory
- Asymptotics
- Martingale Theory with Applications 4
- Set Theory
- Information Theory
- Martingale Theory with Applications 3
Group 3 - TB1
- Representation Theory
- Advanced Fluid Dynamics
- Group Theory
- Time Series Analysis
- Fluid Dynamics 3
Group 4 - TB1
- Quantum Computation
- Algebraic Topology
- Quantum Mechanics
Group 5 - TB1
- Complex Function Theory (34)
- Stochastic Optimisation
- Stochastic Optimisation
- Complex Function Theory
- Numerical Analysis
Group 6 - TB1
- Data Science Toolbox
- Geometry of Manifolds
Group 7 - TB2
- Financial Mathematics 34
- Fields, Forms and Flows
- Financial Mathematics
- Fields, Forms and Flows
- Measure Theory and Integration
Group 8 - TB2
- Galois Theory
- Further Topics In Probability 4
- Quantum Information Theory
- Further Topics In Probability 3
Group 9 - TB2
- Analytic Number Theory
- Statistical Mechanics 34
- Number Theory
- Statistical Mechanics
- Bayesian Modelling
Group 10 - TB2
- Computational Methods for Data Science, Machine Learning and AI
- Functional Analysis 34
- Mechanics 23
- Statistical Machine Learning
- Functional Analysis 3
Group 11 - TB2
- Complex Networks 4
- Complex Networks
- Logic
- Mathematical Methods
Group 12 - TB2
- Dynamical Systems and Ergodic Theory 4
- Theory of Inference 4
- Dynamical Systems and Ergodic Theory 3
- Theory of Inference
Group 13 - TB2
- Algebraic Geometry
- Advanced Quantum Theory
- Optimisation
Group 14 - TB2
- Topics in Geometry and Discrete Mathematics
- Modern Mathematical Biology and Biophysics
- Topics in Geometry and Discrete Mathematics
- Modern Mathematical Biology and Biophysics
- Linear and Generalised Linear Models
External mathematics units - you may choose up to 40cp of the following external mathematics units subject to timetable availability. You may choose only one of PHYSM0051 General Relativity and Cosmology and MATHM6205 Algebraic Number Theory 4.
- Advanced Cryptology
- Cryptology
- Frontiers of Modern Physics A
- General Relativity and Cosmology
- Mathematical Modelling in Biology, Medicine and Public Health
- Mathematical Modelling for Sustainable Development
University of Bristol is ranked 8th in the UK and 51st in the world (QS World University rankings 2026)
This programme provides you with skills in quantitative research, reasoning and problem solving that will be valuable in your future career. Mathematics graduates often go on to PhD programmes or find employment in finance, accountancy, research, teaching or management.