Research course
PhD with Integrated Study in Mathematics
Entry requirements
A UK Bachelor’s degree with upper second-class honours in a relevant subject, or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University, plus satisfactory performance at interview.
Months of entry
October
Course content
We’re internationally renowned for our excellent network of collaborations and strengths spanning the full breadth of pure and applied mathematics, operational research and statistics. Primarily, but not exclusively, in the first years of your iPhD, you’ll strengthen your background with research-level courses, building a foundation for your future research.
Supervisors who are international experts in their field provide further in-depth training, supported by participation in research seminars and discussion. A conference attendance allowance is also available. Our postgraduates are highly sought after by other universities, businesses, NGOs and governments worldwide.
You’ll have access to all modules available at the University, to specialised, in-house postgraduate courses and to three national postgraduate training networks in applied and pure mathematics (MAGIC), operational research (NATCOR) and statistics (APTS).
Join the University of Southampton, ranked in the World Top 50 and Top 10 in the UK for Statistics and Operational Research (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).
Top 20 in the UK for Mathematics (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).
Information for international students
If English is not your first language, you'll need an IELTS minimum level of 6.5 with a 6.0 in writing, reading, speaking and listening.
Your awarded certificate needs to be dated within the last 2 years.
If you need further English language tuition before starting your degree, you can apply for one of our pre-sessional English language courses.
Fees and funding
A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PhD with integrated study
- part time108 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time60 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PhD
- full time48 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time84 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44(0)23 8059 5000