| UCAS code | 1234 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 year full time 2 years part time |
| Entry year | 2025 |
| Campus | Streatham Campus |
| Discipline | Mathematics |
| Contact |
| Typical offer | A 2:1 degree or equivalent |
|---|---|
Overview
- Gain a thorough grounding in mathematics and benefit from our academic expertise in the latest developments in the subject
- Explore a specialist area of study as you conduct a substantial project in an area that interests you
- Study a range topics including dynamical systems, mathematical biology, weather and climate modelling, probability and stochastics, mathematical analysis, and number theory
- Graduate with a wide range of career opportunities which could involve mathematical reasoning, modelling and computational analysis and benefit from our links with the insurance industry and weather services
- You can progress your studies to PhD level, as this Masters covers both fundamental and specialist advanced mathematics.
Top 20 in the UK for Mathematics
18th in the Complete University Guide 2025
Top 50 in the world for our Mathematics and Computer Science research
CWTS Leiden Ranking 2023, by percent of articles in the top 10% most-cited
Research expertise in climate modelling and statistics; control and dynamics; systems biology; astrophysical fluid flows and number theory
Wide range of exciting and high-impact research projects
Top 20 in the UK for Mathematics
18th in the Complete University Guide 2025
Top 50 in the world for our Mathematics and Computer Science research
CWTS Leiden Ranking 2023, by percent of articles in the top 10% most-cited
Research expertise in climate modelling and statistics; control and dynamics; systems biology; astrophysical fluid flows and number theory
Wide range of exciting and high-impact research projects
Entry requirements
Normally a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in a mathematics, science or engineering subject, with significant mathematics content.
Requirements for international students
If you are an international student, please visit our international equivalency pages to enable you to see if your existing academic qualifications meet our entry requirements.
Entry requirements for international students
English language requirements
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.
Course content
The programme comprises two compulsory taught modules and 105 credits of optional modules. The taught component of the programme is completed in June with the project extending over the summer period for submission in September.
The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTHM036 | Research in Mathematical Sciences | 15 |
| MTHM021 | Advanced Mathematics Project | 60 |
Optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 105 Credits: | ||
| ECMM4XX | M-Level modules in Computer Science | 15 |
| MTH30XX | MTH30XX Modules in Mathematics | 30 |
| MTHM001 | Functional Analysis | 15 |
| MTHM002 | Methods for Stochastics and Finance | 15 |
| MTHM003 | Analysis and Computation for Finance | 15 |
| MTHM004 | Fractal Geometry | 15 |
| MTHM006 | Mathematical Theory of Option Pricing | 15 |
| MTHM010 | Representation Theory of Finite Groups | 15 |
| MTHM018 | Dynamical Systems and Chaos | 15 |
| MTHM019 | Fluid Dynamics of Atmospheres and Oceans | 15 |
| MTHM023 | Modelling the Weather and Climate | 15 |
| MTHM028 | Algebraic Number Theory | 15 |
| MTHM029 | Algebraic Curves | 15 |
| MTHM030 | Waves, Instabilities and Turbulence | 15 |
| MTHM031 | Magnetic Fields and Fluid Flows | 15 |
| MTHM033 | Statistical Modelling in Space and Time | 15 |
| MTHM041 | Analytic Number Theory | 15 |
| MTHM045 | Space Weather and Plasmas | 15 |
| MTHM047 | Bayesian Statistics, Philosophy and Practice | 15 |
| MTHM048 | Ergodic Theory | 15 |
| MTHM052 | Mid-Latitude Weather Systems | 15 |
| MTHM062 | Data-driven Analysis and Modelling of Dynamical Systems | 15 |
| MTHM063 | Uncertainty Quantification | 15 |
| MTHMXXX | M-Level modules in Mathematics | 15 |
| NSCM005 | Mathematical Modelling in Biology and Medicine | 15 |
Fees
2025/26 entry
UK fees per year:
- £12,600 full-time
- £6,300 part-time
International fees per year:
- £28,600 full-time
- £14,900 part-time
Fee information
Fees can normally be paid by two termly instalments and may be paid online. You will also be required to pay a tuition fee deposit to secure your offer of a place, unless you qualify for exemption. For further information about paying fees see our Student Fees pages.
UK government postgraduate loan scheme
Postgraduate loans are now available for Masters degrees. Find out more about eligibility and how to apply.
Scholarships
The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year, such as our Exeter Excellence Scholarships*.
For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.
*Terms and conditions apply. See online for details.
The staff are really friendly and the lecturers are really approachable. The course is really interesting and whatever topic I have wanted to learn, we have done at Exeter.
My course will help me to find a job because the modules have been so broad I will have so many transferable skills and the links with industry are great. Being an international student is fun, I've met a lot of other international students and people are really approachable which has meant I’ve made a lot of friends and met people to study with, as well as practising my English skills.
Yunice
MSc Mathematics
Teaching and research
We believe every student benefits from being taught by experts active in research and practice. You will discuss the very latest ideas, research discoveries and new technologies in seminars and in the field and you will become actively involved in a research project yourself. All our academic staff are active in internationally-recognised scientific research across a wide range of topics. You will also be taught by leading industry practitioners.
Assessment
Modules are either assessed by coursework only, or a mixture of coursework and an exam. The project entails a short initial report or project proposal of around 1,000 words, a public presentation and a dissertation of 10,000 to 20,000 words. This is assessed by your supervisor and a second marker.
Careers
The University of Exeter has an established reputation of training tomorrow's great minds to a high standard, so when it comes to life after graduation you can be confident that you are starting your next professional adventure in a prime, leading position. All programmes are designed so you not only get a second to none education in your area of choice, but you also are equipped with the correct vocational skills to achieve success in the working world or in further study.
Dedicated careers support
You will receive support from our dedicated Career Zone team, who provide excellent career guidance at all stages of career planning. The Career Zone provides one-on-one support and is home to a wealth of business and industry contacts. Additionally, they host useful training events, workshops and lectures which are designed to further support you in developing your enterprise acumen. Please visit the Career Zone for additional information on their services.
