Mathematics
Entry requirements
You should normally have a minimum of either:
- a 2:2 honours degree in mathematics or
- a 2:1 honours degree in a subject with a high mathematical content.
If you don’t have such a qualification, your application will still be considered, but you may be asked to complete an entry test. Non-graduates will not normally be admitted.
Whatever your background, you should assess your suitability by completing our diagnostic quiz.
If you’re new to postgraduate study in mathematics, start with a single module: either the applied mathematics module Calculus of variations and advanced calculus (M820) or the pure mathematics module Analytic number theory I (M823).
Months of entry
October
Course content
Advance your career with a high-level qualification. Delve deep into the aspects of pure and applied mathematics that interest you, such as fractal geometry, coding theory and calculus of variations. Choose from a wide range of modules; there are topics for not only mathematicians but also mathematically inclined engineers and scientists. To conclude, you’ll complete an independent study, exploring a topic in detail and submitting a dissertation.
Key features of the course
- Ideal for mathematically inclined scientists and engineers as well as mathematicians
- Extends your knowledge and refines your abilities to process information accurately, and critically analyse and communicate complex ideas
- Develops an enhanced skill set giving you an advantage in careers beyond mathematics, such as education, computer science, engineering, economics and finance
- The UK’s most popular MSc in Mathematics
Fees and funding
For more information about fees and funding, please visit The Open University website.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- part time36 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- The Open University
- general-enquiries@open.ac.uk
- Phone
- 0300 303 5303