Overview

It is not intended as a first step towards a DPhil, but rather as an alternative to a DPhil. There are no associated lectures, classes or written examinations. It can be in any of the subject areas for which supervision is available.

Initially, you will be admitted as a Probationer Research Student in the same way as those intending to do a DPhil, and the same standards are applied for admission for the two degrees. Thus it may be possible to switch between the DPhil and the MSc by Research.

Few students opt for the MSc by Research Mathematics at the University of Oxford and in most cases the decision is due to limitations on the period for which they have time or funding available.

Supervision

The allocation of graduate supervision for this course is the responsibility of the Mathematical Institute and it is not always possible to accommodate the preferences of incoming graduate students to work with a particular member of staff. Under exceptional circumstances a supervisor may be found outside the Mathematical Institute.

Graduate destinations

Further research into mathematics and/or computer science or industry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The MSc by Research in Mathematics does not cover all subject areas within mathematics and therefore it is recommended that you enquire whether the MSc by Research in Mathematics is offered in the area/s of your interest before you apply.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

Official transcript(s)

CV/résumé

Statement of purpose/personal statement: A maximum of 700 words

Written work: Two essays of a maximum of 2,000 words each

References/letters of recommendation: Three overall, all of which must be academic

Tuition Fees

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27870 GBP / year

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10070 GBP / year

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Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 GBP / month

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