This course is offered as MSc Pure Mathematics or MSc Pure Mathematics with Mathematical Logic
If you’d like to improve your background knowledge prior to applying to undertake a PhD by research, or if you wish to enhance your knowledge of postgraduate-level abstract mathematics, the MSc Pure Mathematics or MSc Pure Mathematics with Mathematical Logic may be the course for you.
Our MSc course provides our students with strong qualitative skills in a wide variety of areas of pure mathematics. You can tailor the course to your interests, ensuring you're equipped with the expertise to excel in pure mathematics careers across both research and industry.
On the MSc Pure Mathematics or MSc Pure Mathematics with Mathematical Logic course, you'll have the freedom to choose exclusively pure topics or a mixture of pure mathematics units and mathematical logic units. During the taught component of the course, you will normally take six units together with a research skills and project unit, in which you will first complete a mini project to improve mathematical writing skills and then undertake a full research project.
Students who initially register on the MSc Pure Mathematics can apply to switch to the MSc Pure Mathematics with Mathematical Logic. Applications to switch onto the MSc in Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Logic will only be considered where students are able to meet the mandatory requirements of that programme. In particular, full-time students must have selected the mandatory semester 1 taught course units of the programme by the end of week 2 of the semester and have made clear their desire to switch to this program ahead of selection of topics for the main project and dissertation.
Conversely, students who initially register on the MSc Pure Mathematics with Mathematical Logic can switch to the MSc Pure Mathematics at any time. (However, it should be noted that it is not usually possible to change course units after week 2 of the relevant semester.)
Course duration 12 months (full-time)
24 months (part-time)
Total study time Approximately 40 hours per week
Teaching time Approximately 11 hours per week during term time
WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS ARE AVAILABLE TO ME?
The course provides several opportunities for students to study advanced topics in mathematics as a foundation for doctoral studies (PhD) or more applied courses.
Besides providing the necessary skills for those wishing to pursue a research and/or academic career (e.g., University Lecturer), common careers that our graduates have pursued are in the financial industry, computer industry, and teaching at college or sixth-form level.
WHAT ROLES HAVE GRADUATES SECURED?
Our recent graduates have gone to work for companies including:
- Oracle
- Scottish Life
- AT&T Labs
- NHS
- and many more!
and have gone into roles such as:
- Research Associate
- Software Engineering
- Chief Financial Officer
- Teacher
- and many more!
ALUMNI'S VOICE
As a mature student being able to study for my MSc part time at the University of Manchester was perfect for me enabling me to successfully juggle family responsibilities alongside the work required.
The course encourages independent problem solving and the lecturers and tutors provide excellent guidance (always being helpful and encouraging).
Studying for my MSc gave me the confidence to make a successful application to study for a PhD (again part time), also at the University of Manchester.
Not once during my time at Manchester did I feel that I didn’t fit in, even though I was older than all the students plus some of the tutors!
I am extremely grateful for the University of Manchester for providing me with the opportunity to study for a MSc and am excited to be continuing my studies here.
Helen Tindall MSc Pure Mathematics at The University of Manchester
ACADEMIC'S VOICE
The MSc in Pure Mathematics equips you with advanced mathematical tools and theories, preparing you for a future in research, academia, or industries like finance, data analysis, and engineering.
Tutor of MSc Pure Mathematics
Senior Lecturer in Pure Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
The University of Manchester Oxford Rd Manchester M13 9PL UK