Mathematics PhDs and Mphils (Distance Learning)
University of Portsmouth
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Overview If youre ready to take your existing knowledge and qualifications in Mathematics into a postgraduate research degree, Portsmouth is the perfect place to achieve your goals.Our existing research in Mathematics challenges the way we think about and use numbers, and using our expertise to find solutions to some of the planets most-pressing technological, environmental and societal problems. When you join us to study for a postgraduate research degree, youll have the opportunity to make ...Read more

Overview

If you're ready to take your existing knowledge and qualifications in Mathematics into a postgraduate research degree, Portsmouth is the perfect place to achieve your goals.

Our existing research in Mathematics challenges the way we think about and use numbers, and using our expertise to find solutions to some of the planet's most-pressing technological, environmental and societal problems. When you join us to study for a postgraduate research degree, you'll have the opportunity to make your own contribution to the work we're doing – and play an important role transforming our research into impact.

Across our areas of expertise in industrial mathematics, and applied mathematics, nonlinear and complex systems, we're delivering exceptional collaborative research – in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), 92% of our research outputs were judged to be internationally excellent or world-leading.

What can a postgraduate research degree do for my career?

Once you complete your postgraduate research degree, you'll be a highly-skilled researcher with the knowledge and skills to make an impact in many different industries.

Your postgraduate research qualification demonstrates to potential employers that you're an intelligent, capable and motivated person, with provable abilities and experience in critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, communication, leadership and creativity.

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48/101
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56th
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49th
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Katie
08 Nov 23

Lecturers not that much help..Read more

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Joshua
15 Feb 22

Great area but sometimes it can take a while travelling between lectures..Read more

Entry requirements

The entry requirements for a PhD, or MPhil include an upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or a master’s degree in an appropriate subject. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications may be considered. All applicants are subject to interview.

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£2,393 per year

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£2,393 per year

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£9,600 per year

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Katie
08 Nov 23
Mathematics with Statistics BSc (Hons)
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15 Feb 22
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Great area but sometimes it can take a while travelling between lectures...
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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

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University House Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth PO1 2UP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Portsmouth & Southsea  0.1 miles away

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