Overview

Within the Pure Mathematics programme from University of Birmingham , you'll tackle challenging problems that are vital to the international mathematical research community and work towards becoming an expert in your field.

You'll develop deep expertise in your research area and a unique problem-solving skill set, opening doors to diverse opportunities in both industry and academia.

Career opportunities

Your PhD will open the door to huge variety of careers from data or computational scientist to quantitative risk analyst and statistician. Or you could choose a future in academia as a researcher, lecturer or a leader in professional services.

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Programme Structure

Research themes include

Algebra,

Analysis,

Combinatorics,

Topology and Dynamical Systems

Mathematical Physics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

More details

If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Mathematics View 76 other PhDs in Mathematics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A four-year 2:1 Honours degree in a Mathematics-related subject or a lower degree plus an MSc or substantial relevant experience.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22880 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5181 GBP / year

≈ 5181 GBP / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Funding

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