Queen's University Belfast

Mathematics MPhil

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

The Mathematical Research Centre conducts world-class research in the following areas: Algebra, Analysis, Operator Algebras, Algebraic Topology, Topological Data Analysis, PDEs, Survival Analysis, Bayesian Networks, Data Analytics and Operational Research. It maintains vibrant international links with a large number of researchers around the globe and regularly hosts international conferences and research visitors. Mathematics at Queen’s is ranked 20th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025).

88% of research submitted by Queen’s has been assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent. List of researchers, their interests and upcoming PhD projects can be found at: https://www.qub.ac.uk/research-centres/msrc/research/interests/ And https://www.qub.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-research/find-a-phd-supervisor/ Mode of study / duration Registration is on a full-time or part-time basis, under the direction of a supervisory team appointed by the University. You will be expected to submit your thesis at the end of three years of full-time registration for PhD, or two years for MPhil (or part-time equivalent).

Key highlights

  • Research spans algebra, analysis, operator algebras and algebraic topology
  • Specialisms include topological data analysis, PDEs and Bayesian networks
  • Applied areas cover survival analysis, data analytics and operational research
  • Supervised by a university-appointed supervisory team throughout
  • Regular international conferences and visiting researchers at the research centre
  • Mathematics ranked 20th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025)

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS* score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is require

Scholarships

  • International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.

    Up to £2,000

  • The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships

    For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000

  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught

    Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Research mathematician
  • Data scientist
  • Operational research analyst
  • Statistician
  • Quantitative analyst
  • Mathematics lecturer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,238 | International: £22,500

Admission

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