Mathematics (PhD) 42 months PHD Programme By Cardiff University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

42 monthsProgramme duration

Starting Month

Jan, Apr, Jul, OctStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PhD

Study Mode

On Campus

The School of Computational and Mathematical Sciences offers an exceptionally wide range of opportunities for postgraduate studies in mathematics.


The programme aims to offer knowledge and expertise for a career in the academic world, or to pursue a variety of other opportunities in which a strong mathematical background is important. Past students are on the staff of universities in the UK and abroad, and senior statisticians and managers in industry and business.


Available research areas

  • number theory
  • functional analysis and spectral theory of ordinary and partial differential operators
  • calculus of variations and partial differential equations
  • numerical analysis
  • theoretical and computational fluid dynamics
  • operator algebras and non commutative geometry
  • algebraic topology
  • algebraic geometry
  • combinatorics
  • quantum field theory and statistical mechanics
  • conformal field theory and vertex operator algebras
  • image processing
  • operational research
  • time series analysis
  • probability theory and statistics.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PhD

Study Mode

On Campus

The School of Computational and Mathematical Sciences offers an exceptionally wide range of opportunities for postgraduate studies in mathematics.


The programme aims to offer knowledge and expertise for a career in the academic world, or to pursue a variety of other opportunities in which a strong mathematical background is important. Past students are on the staff of universities in the UK and abroad, and senior statisticians and managers in industry and business.


Available research areas

  • number theory
  • functional analysis and spectral theory of ordinary and partial differential operators
  • calculus of variations and partial differential equations
  • numerical analysis
  • theoretical and computational fluid dynamics
  • operator algebras and non commutative geometry
  • algebraic topology
  • algebraic geometry
  • combinatorics
  • quantum field theory and statistical mechanics
  • conformal field theory and vertex operator algebras
  • image processing
  • operational research
  • time series analysis
  • probability theory and statistics.

Admission Requirements

4.5+
69+
6.5+
3.3+
176+
In order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided.

With your online application you will need to provide:
  1. A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:1 honours degree (or better) in a relevant subject area, or an acceptable alternative international degree. If your degree certificate or result is pending, please upload any interim transcripts or provisional certificates.
  2. Suitable English language evidence.
  3. Two references which demonstrate your suitability for the programme.
  4. A personal statement
  5. An up-to-date CV which includes your full academic and work history

3.5 Years
Jan
Apr

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

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