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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Cardiff University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    APR-24, JUL-24, OCT-24, JAN-25

  • Duration

    3.5 years

Course summary

The School of Mathematics offers an exceptionally wide range of opportunities for postgraduate studies in mathematics.

Overview

The programme aims to offer knowledge and expertise for a career in the academic world, or to pursue a variety of other opportunities in which a strong mathematical background is important. Past students are on the staff of universities in the UK and abroad, and senior statisticians and managers in industry and business.

Available research areas

  • number theory
  • functional analysis and spectral theory of ordinary and partial differential operators
  • calculus of variations and partial differential equations
  • numerical analysis
  • theoretical and computational fluid dynamics
  • operator algebras and non commutative geometry
  • algebraic topology
  • algebraic geometry
  • combinatorics
  • quantum field theory and statistical mechanics
  • conformal field theory and vertex operator algebras
  • image processing
  • operational research
  • time series analysis
  • probability theory and statistics.

Distinctive features

  • Lively research environment, extensive seminar programme.
  • Conference and workshop support, including annual Welsh Mathematics Colloquium.
  • Optional participation in undergraduate teaching, including HEA accreditation.
  • Colloquia are held regularly and each research group has a weekly research seminar.
  • The School hosts and participates in frequent workshops organised by WIMSC research clusters, with which the research groups are associated.
  • The many collaborative projects with groups in other institutions in the UK and abroad, bring a steady stream of distinguished visitors to the School.

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University information

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

  • University League Table

    21st

  • Campus address

    Cardiff University, PO Box 921, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3XQ, Wales

Cardiff University has a welcoming and vibrant international community, with over 7,500 students coming from more than 130 countries.
Cardiff is a truly global institution with more than 200 partnerships and formal research links worldwide, giving students access to unique opportunities.
A wide range of dedicated support services for international students, including pre-departure advice, airport pickups, personal tutor guidance and more.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    32nd out of 70 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 238
    152 65%

    31st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    35th

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.81 76%

    48th

    17

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