Overview

This programme will allow you to gain the knowledge and skills of mathematics and statistics required for progression into one of the following MSc programmes.

MSc Actuarial Management
MSc Actuarial Management with Data Science
MSc Actuarial Science
MSc Actuarial Science and Management
MSc Applied Mathematical Sciences
MSc Computational Mathematics and Data Analysis
MSc Mathematics
MSc Applied Mathematical Sciences with Climate and Environmental Modelling
MSc Mathematical Biology, Ecology and Medicine

You can follow a non-graduating programme of study as a pathway onto an MSc programme or you can choose to graduate with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma.

The exact courses you will study will depend on:

the level of mathematics you have studied at University level to date;
the specific MSc you are planning to study the following year.

If you are an applicant from Scotland, the UK or EU, it is possible to be issued with a combined offer for the Graduate Certificate followed by your chosen MSc in the following year. Progression to the MSc in the following year will require an overall average of at least 65% in all examinations taken - unfortunately if you are joining this university on a Tier 4 visa this option is not available to you. Nonetheless, Tier 4 applicants can use the graduate certificate pathway as an entry qualification for a separate follow up application to one of our many MSc programmes.

Programme Structure

The programme lasts 9 months, and your courses depend on the level of maths you have previously studied, and the MSc you are planning to study the following year.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-29 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry requires a good first degree, of at least UK 2.1 standard or equivalent, containing some maths and/or statistics content.
Applicants who apply for an MSc programme but don't meet the entry requirements (in terms of relevant maths/statistics content) will automatically be considered for the Graduate Certificate as an alternative, where appropriate.
The programme is not suitable for graduates who have not studied any maths and/or statistics at degree level.

Please contact the School if you wish to discuss your suitability for the programme in more detail.

We welcome applications from international students and accept qualifications from around the world. Please refer to the entry requirements for your country for more details.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19816 GBP / year

≈ 19816 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10528 GBP / year

≈ 10528 GBP / year

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Postgraduate scholarships and bursaries

We aim to encourage well-qualified, ambitious students to study with us and we offer a wide variety of scholarships and bursaries to achieve this. Over £6 million worth of opportunities are available in fee and stipend scholarships, and more than 400 students benefit from this support.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Graduate Certificate Mathematical Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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Funding

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