Overview
The focus of the Mathematics PhD degree at Queen's University Belfast is to carry out c
Features
- Over the course of study you can attend postgraduate skills training organised by the Graduate School.
- You will normally register, in the first instance, as an ‘undifferentiated PhD student’ which means that you have satisfied staff that you are capable of undertaking a research degree.
Career Development
- Queen’s is ranked in the top 170 in the world for graduate prospects (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022). Graduates from the School take up employment through a number of companies such as Allstate, AquaQ Analytics, Citigroup, Deloitte, PwC, Randox, Seagate and UCAS.
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Curriculum:
- There is no specific course content as such. A PhD programme runs for 3-4 years full-time or 6-8 years part-time. Students can register for a writing up year should it be required.
- The PhD is open to both full and part time candidates and is often a useful preparation for a career within academia or consultancy.
- A research degree offers students an opportunity to foster their capacity for independent research and critical thought.
- It also allows students to explore an area of interest and to understand and solve theoretical and practical problems within the field.
- Undertaking a research degree can enhance a student's written and oral communication skills and a PhD is almost always a formal requirement for an academic post.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
If you want to apply for postgraduate funding, you should check the School/Institute webpage for information on the deadlines.
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Disciplines
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English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The minimum academic requirement for admission to a research degree programme is normally an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI HE provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Further information can be obtained by contacting the School.
- International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes.
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20500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20500 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Belfast
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Mathematics.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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