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Department of Mathematics

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Postgraduate research in mathematics

Become a postgraduate researcher in mathematics at Manchester and join one of the largest postgraduate cohorts in the UK.

We offer opportunities in a wide range of mathematics research areas, from algebra, logic and number theory to probability, financial mathematics and actuarial science, and provide researchers with an excellent and lively environment to undertake world-leading research.

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Research

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Funding

There are lots of ways you can secure funding for your postgraduate research. Browse our funding pages to find out about available scholarships, studentships and awards.

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Get ready for a life changing experience like no other; find out about postgraduate research at The University of Manchester.

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Mathematical formula

Algebra, logic and number theory

We work across broad areas of fundamental pure research underpinning much of mathematics.
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Analysis, geometry and dynamical systems

Our researchers describe properties of geometric structures and develop the theory and applications of dynamical systems.
Unsteady fluid flow in a rotating torus (doi:10.1017/jfm.2011.366)

Continuum mechanics

We work at the interface of theory, computation and experimentation with the aim of understanding an array of complex continua.
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Mathematics in the life sciences

Our mathematicians work closely with life scientists to address key challenges in biology and medicine.
Mathematical formulae

Numerical analysis and scientific computing

We develop and analyse algorithms that compute numerical approximations and apply them to real-world problems.
Mathematical formulae on a graph

Probability, financial mathematics and actuarial science

Our research covers a wide range of topics in the field of probability and its application areas.
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Statistics, inverse problems, uncertainty quantification and data science

We combine statistical and mathematical models, data science and computational algorithms to solve problems across a range of sectors.
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Facilities

Our staff, students and researchers have access to a fantastic range of facilities across the University.
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Centres and institutes

We work with interdisciplinary centres in our research, giving our researchers opportunity for collaboration.
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Browse projects built on your research passion, find a supervisor that shares your vision and discover how your PhD could be fully funded.