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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Portsmouth
Online
APR-25
6 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Portsmouth
Online
APR-25
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Portsmouth
Online
FEB-25
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Portsmouth
Online
APR-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Portsmouth
Online
FEB-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Portsmouth
Online
FEB-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Portsmouth
Online
APR-25
3 years
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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.
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.
Students living in
Domestic
£2,393 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£2,393 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£9,600 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
Portsmouth is a small and lively island city that contains everything students need....