Key Information
- Duration: Full-time 36 months (3-4 years); Part-time 84 months (part-time option only available for UK students)
Overview
The Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Brighton welcomes students with interdisciplinary projects, offering a wealth of close interaction with the university's science departments. We have had many successful PhDs that connect with areas such as biology (e.g. big data analysis) and computing (e.g. visualisation).
Key facts:
- A supervisory team comprising two or sometimes three members of academic staff. Depending on your research specialism you may also have an additional supervisor from another school, another research institution, or an external partner from government or industry.
- Desk space and access to a desktop PC, either in one of the postgraduate offices on the 6th floor of the award-winning Cockcroft Building, or within the adjacent Huxley Building.
- Access to a range of electronic resources via the university's Online Library, as well as to the physical book and journal collections housed within the Aldrich Library and other campus libraries.
- Use of various state-of-the-art research facilities on the Moulsecoomb site.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The Computational Methods theme focuses on the development of numerical methods for solving problems in applied mathematics and engineering.
- The Discrete Mathematics theme is interested in the development and application of discrete mathematical techniques, particularly as applied within computer science.
- The Statistics and Operational Research theme has a wide range of research interests from theoretical probability to applied statistics and rigorous machine learning.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 135
- TOEFL iBT: 97
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Other Requirements
- A recognised Masters degree with a significant research component, for example MPhil from another university, or similar qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant
- Or substantial appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level which resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment. An application made by someone with this experience will be considered on its merits and will normally require independent academic references
- Or, unless a school exercises their right to specify more stringent entry requirements, we may consider a first or upper second honours degree or other qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 32,081 AUD / year (≈ 16,980 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,896 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
- UK Part-time fees: £2,619
Living Costs
Brighton, United Kingdom: 1,540-2,613 AUD / month
Scholarships
Various scholarships are available. Please visit the programme website for more information.