Mathematics represents one of the supreme achievements of the human mind. The subject has fascinated thinkers throughout the ages, from the ancient civilisations of five thousand years ago to those of the present day. It is an evolving, living discipline; the boundaries of mathematics have expanded way beyond the geometry and number theory of the Greeks and the algebra of the early Indians and of Islam. Mathematics was called "the Queen of the Sciences" by one of its greatest practitioners, C F Gauss.
The Department of Mathematics at Aberystwyth offers facilities for students to read for PhD and MPhil degrees by research. Some possible ideas for Mathematics PhD projects are available.
Why undertake a PhD with the Department of Mathematics at Aberystwyth University?
Aberystwyth University has a proud tradition of research excellence, as demonstrated in the most recent Research Excellence Framework assessment (REF 2014), which placed the university in the top 50 institutions for research power and intensity.
The Department of Mathematics submitted almost 90% of our staff to REF2014, the highest proportion of any Welsh mathematics department. Results show that 1 in 8 of our research outputs are world leading, and more than 60% are either world leading or internationally excellent. All of our research and the impact it has outside universities was judged to be of an international standard.
We have a dedicated Physical Sciences library on campus that houses excellent research material for the study of mathematics, physics and computer science, including the Scott Blair Collection, a comprehensive and important resource for the study of rheology.
Our PhD students have gone on to a variety of research posts, academic positions, teaching, and industry.
Academic qualification equivalents:
English language requirements (one of the below):
Type of Institution | Public |
Campus Setting | Urban |
Endowment | £48.4 million |
Number of campuses | Three campuses |
Number/Percentage of International Students | 18% |
Total number of Professors | 395 |
Student Satisfaction Rate | 90% |
Graduate Job Rate | 92% |
Number of Residence Vacancy | 3100 |
International Fee | £13,200-14,750 |
Number of Academic Programmes | Undergraduate & Postgraduate |
Mode of Programme | Full time, online and distance learning |
Scholarship Investment | £40,000 |
Average Graduate Salary | £18,500 a year |
Residential Investment | £45 million |
Cost | Amount per annum (GBP) |
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Tuition fees | 13,600 – 16,800 |
Food, Laundry & Toiletries | 1,800 |
Books, Equipment & Stationery | 150 |
Social | 1,170 |
Clothing | 200 |
Travel Home | 200 |
T.V. Licence | 150.50 |
Extras | 400 |
Total | 17,670.5 – 20,870.5 |
Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) | MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK | £850 to £1,050 a month |
Entrance Exams in UK | TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590 |
Work and Study in UK | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. |
Post Study Work Permit in UK | 2 Year after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in UK | £348 |
Student Visa in UK | Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory. |
Intakes in UK | There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October. |
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Economy in UK | Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal |
Tuition & fees :
£ 16,800
Total
£ 16,800