Mathematics PhD
Lancaster University
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Our research expertise is in algebra, analysis, probability, statistical methodology, and medical and social statistics.Students will have a formal weekly meeting with their supervisor, supplemented by more frequent, informal contact. Our postgraduate instruction is through either intense lectures (on- or off-campus) under the APTS scheme (Statistics), or term-length courses delivered by video-link, under the MAGIC scheme (Pure Mathematics). Any remaining skills gaps will be covered through ...Read more

Our research expertise is in algebra, analysis, probability, statistical methodology, and medical and social statistics.Students will have a formal weekly meeting with their supervisor, supplemented by more frequent, informal contact. Our postgraduate instruction is through either intense lectures (on- or off-campus) under the APTS scheme (Statistics), or term-length courses delivered by video-link, under the MAGIC scheme (Pure Mathematics). Any remaining skills gaps will be covered through additional lectures or directed reading. Students are encouraged to participate in appropriate seminars which provide an ideal opportunity to gain valuable experience of communicating ideas to an audience while also receiving feedback they also help to set future research directions.

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Fay
14 Dec 25

The campus is very useful with walking distances and options but construction work takes a while which blocks a few paths off so makes the walk a lot..Read more

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25 Nov 25

I love how everything is close together. There are a lot of facilities within a 1-5 minute walk. Lancaster is a beautiful place with wonderful surroundings. The campus is quite..Read more

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Students need to have 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Mathematics, Statistics, or a combination of the two. We may also consider non-standard applicants.

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Fay
14 Dec 25
Mathematics and Statistics (Placement Year)
The campus is very useful with walking distances and options but construction work takes a while which blocks a few paths off so makes the walk a lot...
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25 Nov 25
Mathematics
I love how everything is close together. There are a lot of facilities within a 1-5 minute walk. Lancaster is a beautiful place with wonderful surroundings. The campus is quite...
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Lancaster University
Lancaster, Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Lancaster  1.7 miles away

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