2026/27 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue

MSc Mathematics

Programme overview

Programme code
MSC-MATH
UCAS code
Duration
12 Months
Method of Attendance
Full Time
Programme manager
Dr Paul Shafer
Contact address
P.E.Shafer@leeds.ac.uk
Total credits
180
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme
School of Mathematics
Examination board through which the programme will be considered
School of Mathematics

Entry requirements

Upper second class degree or equivalent in mathematics, or in a degree scheme containing a substantial mathematics component.

Programme specification

The programme will:

- provide a solid training in mainstream mathematics;
- expose students to modern developments in mathematics;
- be flexible in allowing the student to take a broad range of options, including modules within pure mathematics, applied mathematics, financial mathematics, statistics and probability;
- reflect the research interests of the School.

Year 1

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Compulsory Modules

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory module:

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
MATH5006MProject in Mathematics601 Jun to 30 SepPFP
MATH5010MProject Skills in Mathematics15Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Optional Modules

Students will be required to select four modules from list A and three modules from list B.

List A:

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
MATH5007MIndependent Study in Mathematics15Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MATH5210MModels and Sets15Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MATH5220MTopology15Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MATH5240MFunctional Analysis and its Applications15Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MATH5301MAdvanced Mathematical Methods15Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MATH5370MEnvironmental and Industrial Flows15Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MATH5420MEvolutionary Dynamics15Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MATH5702MStatistical Computing15Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MATH5703MStatistical Theory15Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)

List B:

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
MATH5230MAlgebras and Representations15Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MATH5250MRiemannian Geometry15Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MATH5401MAstrophysical and Geophysical Fluid Dynamics15Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MATH5440MClassical and Quantum Hamiltonian Systems15Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MATH5701MAdvanced Statistical Modelling15Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Last updated: 12/05/2026 16:42:23

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