University of Sussex
Mathematics PhD
University of Sussex

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Our research covers a wide range of areas of theoretical and applied mathematics.

On your PhD journey, you’ll be guided and supervised by our experts specialising in:

  • analysis and partial differential equations
  • geometry and topology
  • mathematical physics
  • mathematical biology
  • numerical analysis and scientific computing
  • probability and statistics.

We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

**Research project**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • (minimum 6.5 in Writing, 6.0 in all other modules)
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • (no subscore less than 6.0)

The EPSRC provides a Doctoral Training Account, guaranteeing a limited number of full studentships to UK nationals, or fees-only studentships to EU nationals; overseas students may be eligible for funding from the British Council or the Sussex International Research Studentships; the Mathematics Department offers a small number of Teaching Assistantships for DPhil students in Mathematics; they are tenable for 3 years with full-time registration, and are intended for students with a 1st-class Honours degree or equivalent; assistants are remunerated at a rate comparable to an EPSRC studentship in return for undergraduate teaching duties; students from continental Europe may be eligible for EU funding; in the 2nd and later years of study there are opportunities for payment for various types of small-group teaching.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Mathematics, PhD, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a Masters degree OR an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree.

Your qualification should be in mathematics. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

University Rankings

Positions of University of Sussex in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Sussex

The University of Sussex is a publicly funded research university based in Falmer, Brighton. The university is surrounded by South Downs National Park, which makes it the only English university to be situated in a National Park. Sussex also formed part of the 1994 Group, a coalition of research-intensive universities in the UK which was dissolved in 2013.

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Where is this programme taught

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