This page describes the MSc in Mathematics for Applications, taught by the Mathematics Department at Royal Holloway. The programme has these distinctive features:
- a choice of applications of mathematics which are attractive to possible future (and present) employers;
- a choice of relevant areas of mathematics to extend your knowledge;
- good facilities and a friendly environment on a beautiful campus.
See the Programme Handbookand syllabus for further details.
A copy will be available to students before induction meeting.
Who is it for?
Those with a good undergraduate degree in Mathematics who want to learn some more of the subject in areas which are relevant to real life applications.
Duration of course
Full-time 50 weeks or part-time 102 weeks (end of September to middle of September)
Funding
We have a Geoffrey Kneebone Scholarship (worth £1000), which wil be awarded from 2009 on.
We will automatically consider all MSc applications that have arrived in the department by 1st June.
(You do not need to apply separately.) The succesful candidate will be informed.
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There are some, but very limited, funding opportunities mentioned here:
http://www.rhul.ac.uk/graduate%2Dschool/
If you happen to come from one of 125 schools in the UK, you can apply for a grant with them.
Assessment
There are written examinations for the taught courses, and a project involving a written dissertation, written largely during the summer vacation.
Entry requirements
The normal requirement for entry to the MSc degree is a first class or IIa honours degree with mathematics as a main field of study from a UK university or an international equivalent. However, the department has considerable flexibility in its admissions policy and strongly encourages applications from non-standard applicants (such as those with degrees in other subjects like Physics or Computer Science). Please contact the Programme Director or Graduate School if you have any enquiries about entry requirements.
Application Details
For an overview of the application process, application forms, details of the College's general entry requirements, as well as for online applications, please go to:
http://www.rhul.ac.uk/graduate-school/pages/prospective.html#Applying
Information about tuition fees can also be found on the Finance Office web site:
There is no firm deadline for applications. Applications that arrive with the department before July 1st can be considered for a departmental grant.
Contact information
For information regarding Admissions, please send an email to the course director at Maths-Msc-Admission@rhul.ac.uk
or contact the programme Director Dr Teo Sharia (t.sharia@rhul.ac.uk).
Mathematics Department
Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham
Surrey TW20 0EX
Telephone: 01784 443091
Fax: 01784 430766