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University of Essex: Mathematics
Institution | University of Essex View institution profile |
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Department | Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science |
Web | essex.ac.uk |
pgadmit@essex.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01206 872719 |
Study type | Taught |
Summary
Mathematics is the language that underpins the rest of science. Our interdisciplinary research recognises that mathematics, including what can be very abstract mathematics, is an essential part of research in many other disciplines. Our MSc Mathematics therefore provides an exceptional range of knowledge and skills that are currently in demand in mathematically oriented employment; in business, commerce, industry, government service, education and in the wider economy.
Topics on offer include:
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Pure mathematics, including geometry, algebra, analysis and number theory
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Applied topics such as cryptography, mathematical modelling, numerical methods, differential equations and dynamical systems
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Statistical, financial and analytical methods including stochastic processes, financial derivatives, optimisation and the study of risk
As well as these mathematical topics, your degree will develop your programming skills in languages such as Python and SQL, and you will learn to solve sophisticated problems using computational toolkits such as Matlab, Maple and R.
Our Department of Mathematical Sciences has an international reputation in many areas including semi-group theory, optimisation, probability, applied statistics, bioinformatics and mathematical biology.
We are genuinely innovative and student-focused. Our research groups are working on a broad range of collaborative areas tackling real-world issues. Here are a few examples:
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Our data scientists carefully consider how not to lie, and how not to get lied to with data. Interpreting data correctly is especially important because much of our data science research is applied directly or indirectly to social policies, including health, care and education.
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We do practical research with financial data (for example, assessing the risk of collapse of the UK’s banking system) as well as theoretical research in financial instruments such as insurance policies or asset portfolios.
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We also research how physical processes develop in time and space. Applications of this range from modelling epilepsy to modelling electronic cables.
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Our optimisation experts work out how to do the same job with less resource, or how to do more with the same resource.
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Our pure maths group are currently working on two new funded projects entitled ‘Machine learning for recognising tangled 3D objects’ and ‘Searching for gems in the landscape of cyclically presented groups’.
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We also do research into mathematical education and use exciting technologies such as electroencephalography or eye tracking to measure exactly what a learner is feeling. Our research aims to encourage the implementation of ‘the four Cs’ of modern education, which are critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity.
Graduate Diploma - Grad Dip
Level | RQF Level 6 |
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Entry requirements | Entry requirements for this course can be found on the course finder on the University of Essex website – www.essex.ac.uk |
Location | Colchester Campus University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ |
Fees
England | 6376 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 6376 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 6376 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 6376 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 6376 GBP for Year 1 |
EU | 13662 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 13662 GBP for Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | 13662 GBP for Year 1 |
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Entry requirements for this course can be found on the course finder on the University of Essex website – www.essex.ac.uk |
Location | Colchester Campus University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ |
Fees
England | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
EU | 21700 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 21700 GBP for Year 1 |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Entry requirements for this course can be found on the course finder on the University of Essex website – www.essex.ac.uk |
Location | Colchester Campus University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ |
Fees
England | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
EU | 21700 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 21700 GBP for Year 1 |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Entry requirements for this course can be found on the course finder on the University of Essex website – www.essex.ac.uk |
Location | Colchester Campus University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ |
Fees
England | 9660 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 9660 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9660 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9660 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 9660 GBP for Year 1 |
EU | 20700 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 20700 GBP for Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | 20700 GBP for Year 1 |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Entry requirements for this course can be found on the course finder on the University of Essex website – www.essex.ac.uk |
Location | Colchester Campus University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ |
Fees
England | 9660 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 9660 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9660 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9660 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 9660 GBP for Year 1 |
EU | 20700 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 20700 GBP for Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | 20700 GBP for Year 1 |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Entry requirements for this course can be found on the course finder on the University of Essex website – www.essex.ac.uk |
Location | Colchester Campus University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ |
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As an Essex postgraduate you’ll have the freedom to challenge, ask the difficult questions and take intellectual risk. You’re taught and supported by world-leading academics in our research-intensive environment that will enable you to make a difference. You’ll be among Nobel Prize-winners, award-winning directors, presidents, astronauts and over 100,000 other alumni who have gone on to shape the world.
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