Lancaster University

Mathematical Artificial Intelligence : PhD

Lancaster UniversityLancaster, UK

Course overview

The MARS PhD in Mathematical Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers comprehensive research training focused on building mathematical approaches to address challenges in AI and dynamical systems modelling. This programme is designed to equip you with the mathematical tools and AI expertise needed to deeply understand the foundational principles of AI systems, enabling you to solve complex challenges across various industries.

Key highlights

  • Comprehensive research training in mathematical approaches to AI challenges
  • Research focus on AI and dynamical systems modelling
  • Builds deep understanding of the foundational principles of AI systems
  • Equips you to solve complex AI challenges across various industries

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include subject; or above

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Scholarship

    10% fee discount

    Up to 10% of fees
  • Chevening Scholarships

  • EMBA Women in Business Scholarship

    50% fee reduction

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Executive Dean's Awards

    Up to 40% fee reduction

  • Health and Medicine International Study Centre Progression Scholarship

    Scholarship offers a 20% fee reduction for students.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Health and Medicine Master’s Excellence Scholarship

    25% fee reduction for both home and international fee-paying students.

  • Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences International Study Centre Progression Scholarship

    Scholarship offers a 20% fee reduction for students.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Master’s Excellence Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for both home and international fee-paying students.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • LUMS EMBA Excellence Scholarship

    50% fee reduction

    Up to 50% of fees
  • LUMS MBA Excellence Scholarship

    50% fee reduction

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Management School International Study Centre Progression Scholarship

    Scholarship offers a range of awards of up to 20% fee reduction for students.

  • Management School Master’s Excellence Scholarship

    International fee-payers: up to 20% of your programme fee. Home fee payers: up to 30% of your programme fee.

  • MBA Women in Business Scholarship

    50% fee reduction

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Science and Technology International Study Centre Progression Scholarship

    Scholarship offers a range of awards of up to 30% fee reduction for students.

  • Science and Technology Master’s Excellence Scholarship

    Scholarship offers a range of awards of up to £9,000 to both home and international fee-paying students.

Careers this course leads to

  • Machine learning research scientist
  • AI research scientist
  • Postdoctoral researcher in mathematics
  • University lecturer
  • Data scientist
  • Quantitative analyst

Cost of study

International: £26,000 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Lancaster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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