Overview

The Mathematics and Statistics programme at Birkbeck, University of London involves coursework (where suitable) and research training, but its major component is the preparation of a substantial research thesis. The thesis should demonstrate a sound understanding of the main issues in the area and add to existing knowledge.

Highlights

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Programme Structure

Research interests in mathematics and statistics include:

mathematical finance, in particular the analysis of risk and numerical computation
mathematical physics and partial differential equations
approximation theory and numerical analysis
probability and stochastic processes, pure and applied
applied statistics and multivariate analysis
covariance modelling for repeated measures and longitudinal data
medical statistics
combinatorics, algebra and designs

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-04-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Mathematics Statistics View 35 other PhDs in Statistics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

First- or upper second-class honours degree in a relevant subject. In many instances, an MSc will be preferable.
Applicants should submit a research proposal which is in line with the research interests of our academic staff.

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Tuition Fee

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International

14885 GBP/year

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Based on the tuition of 14885 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

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Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

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