Mathematics PhD
University of Sussex
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Sussex

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University of Sussex

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8 Years

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Our research covers a wide range of areas of theoretical and applied mathematics.On your PhD journey, you’ll be guided and supervised by our experts specialising in:analysis and partial differential equationsgeometry and dynamicsmathematical physicsmathematical biologynumerical analysis and scientific computingprobability and statistics.You can choose to study for a PhD or an MPhil. PhD and MPhil degrees differ in duration and in the extent of your research work.For a PhD, your research work ...Read more

Our research covers a wide range of areas of theoretical and applied mathematics.On your PhD journey, you’ll be guided and supervised by our experts specialising in:analysis and partial differential equationsgeometry and dynamicsmathematical physicsmathematical biologynumerical analysis and scientific computingprobability and statistics.You can choose to study for a PhD or an MPhil. PhD and MPhil degrees differ in duration and in the extent of your research work.For a PhD, your research work makes a substantial original contribution to knowledge or understanding in your chosen field.For an MPhil, your work is an independent piece of research but in less depth than for a PhD. You’ll graduate with the degree title Master of Philosophy. You might be able to change to a PhD while you study for an MPhil.

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39/279
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37th
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43rd
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Luciano
29 Oct 25

Lovely place, course structures and assignments could be a little better..Read more

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Ellie
29 Oct 25

Weekly quizzes are really stupid and a bad way to measure mathematical..Read more

Entry requirements

Degree requirements: Youre normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a masters degree or an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in mathematics. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

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£5,005 per year

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Isle of Man students: £5,005 per year for full-time students.

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£22,575 per year

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£22,575 per year

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Luciano
29 Oct 25
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Lovely place, course structures and assignments could be a little better...
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Ellie
29 Oct 25
Mathematics - MMath
Weekly quizzes are really stupid and a bad way to measure mathematical...
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University of Sussex
Sussex House, Falmer Brighton United Kingdom BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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