PhD Mathematics in Actuarial Science
University of Manchester
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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The Department of Mathematics has an outstanding research reputation and a thriving community of PhD students. Equality, diversity and inclusion is fundamental to the success of The University of Manchester, and is at the heart of all of our activities. We know that diversity strengthens our research community, leading to enhanced research creativity, productivity and quality, and societal and economic impact.We actively encourage applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds and from ...Read more

The Department of Mathematics has an outstanding research reputation and a thriving community of PhD students. Equality, diversity and inclusion is fundamental to the success of The University of Manchester, and is at the heart of all of our activities. We know that diversity strengthens our research community, leading to enhanced research creativity, productivity and quality, and societal and economic impact.We actively encourage applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds and from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation and transgender status.

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What students say
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Meera
29 Feb 24

There is a huge amount of student support,and also offers support after graduation. The exam timings way of informing students about them a goodtimein advance could be..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
14 Feb 23

Well there are a lot of study zones and the student support is great. But some facilities are old now, especially some toilets, which indeed caused the bad study experience of..Read more

Entry requirements

Students would usually be expected to have a 1st or upper 2nd class Honours Bachelor degree at undergraduate Masters level or an MSc Merit or Distinction (or an equivalent overseas qualification) in a mathematical subject.

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£29,900 per year

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International, including EU, students (per annum): Band A - £29,900; Band B - £32,400; Band C - £37,900, Band D - £45,900; Band E £60,800; and discussed this with a supervisor.

£29,900 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

International, including EU, students (per annum): Band A - £29,900; Band B - £32,400; Band C - £37,900, Band D - £45,900; Band E £60,800; and discussed this with a supervisor.

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M
Meera
29 Feb 24
Actuarial Science and Mathematics
There is a huge amount of student support,and also offers support after graduation. The exam timings way of informing students about them a goodtimein advance could be...
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SR
Student Reviewer
14 Feb 23
Actuarial Science and Mathematics
Well there are a lot of study zones and the student support is great. But some facilities are old now, especially some toilets, which indeed caused the bad study experience of...
Read more
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