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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The programme offers students the opportunity to undertake research that makes an original contribution to the field of mathematics and its applications. Students can choose from a broad range of research areas, including combinatorics, control theory, discrete mathematics, financial mathematics, game theory, graph theory, mathematical optimisation, machine learning, mechanism design, operations research, probabilistic analysis, theory of computation and algorithms, as well as applied mathematics topics. According to the most recent Research Excellence Framework, all aspects of the department’s research were recognised as world-leading or internationally excellent, providing students with the opportunity to learn within a highly regarded research environment. Students also participate in personal development workshops designed to support their academic progress and prepare them for future careers. The programme benefits from strong connections with related departments such as Statistics, Finance, Economics, and Management, while maintaining an active role within London’s wider mathematics community. Graduates are well prepared for careers in academia and industry, with opportunities in sectors such as financial services, data science, consulting, and technology. In addition, research students receive annual funding to support research-related activities, including conference attendance and the purchase of books or technology, with further funding available through application.

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Tuition fees

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£ 24,400per year

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University information

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

  • University League Table

    3rd

  • Campus address

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, Houghton Street, London, Greater London, WC2A 2AE, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    9th out of 65 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 236
    184 78%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    92.0 92%

    3rd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    56th

    4

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