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Imperial College London
World-leading research, a central London campus and outstanding graduate prospects are just some of the reasons why Imperial College London remains a top choice for the brightest and best students from across the globe.
Consistently ranking in the global top 10 best universities, and with a focus on mathematics, science, engineering, medicine and business that’s unique in the UK, studying at Imperial offers you the chance to be part of a specialist community and earn a Masters degree with global recognition.
To meet the demand, in research and industry, for well-trained, highly qualified mathematicians and statisticians, Imperial’s Department of Mathematics offers a range of Masters degrees that are built on its world leading research in Pure Mathematics, Mathematical Finance, Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics, and Statistics. This will provide you with an excellent foundation for a PhD, as well as a wide range of careers.
The Maths Department
As a postgraduate maths student at Imperial you’ll become part of the Department of Mathematics located on Imperial’s South Kensington Campus. This will put you at the heart of a large community – with around 100 academics and 260 Masters students – with an open, friendly culture.
Imperial is internationally renowned for its maths research (3rd in the UK in REF 2021) and particularly for its excellent research culture (1st for research environment). Its postgraduate taught maths courses are ranked 10th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023.
Our mathematical Masters courses are an excellent grounding for a future career in research, and with many of our students going on to a PhD at Imperial or elsewhere. The central focus of our Masters courses is an extended research project conducted under the supervision of an academic, but driven by you. You will become fully immersed in a research group relevant to the topic you’ve chosen, learning research methodology and skills by working alongside a team of experienced researchers.
The Department is proactive in promoting gender equality, and has Athena Swan Bronze accreditation. Staff and students regularly get together for social events including summer and Christmas parties and there over 350 student-led societies you could join in Imperial College Students’ Union, covering a huge range of sports, cultural, social, entertainment and volunteering activities. This includes subject-related societies including MathSoc, Data Science, Algorithmic trading and Blockchain to name but a few.
The Masters courses offered through Martingale
MSc in Applied Mathematics
Mathematics is the language of science and, as well as traditional areas such as physics, chemistry and engineering, applied mathematics is being used to augment an ever-wider range of fields. For example, applied mathematics techniques are now being used to study biological processes, climate modelling and the spread of disinformation in society. The MSc in Applied Mathematics offer excellent training in modern applied mathematics. The two main components are the courses and the project. Students can choose from 30 courses and 100 projects, covering all areas of modern applied mathematics. The breadth and depth of the courses and projects make this MSc programme unique.
MSc in Pure Mathematics
The Pure Mathematics group at Imperial is a world-leading centre for research in foundational mathematics, including number theory, logic, analysis, probability and computer proof formalization. The MSc in Pure Mathematics offered by this group offers excellent training in mathematics at its most fundamental level.
The programme includes a number of core taught modules in advanced pure mathematics. These are supplemented by a choice from a wide range of more specialised modules, including topics ranging from algebra and combinatorics to geometry and topology. Students also undertake an independent research project in an area of their choosing that is supervised by a member of the Pure Mathematics group.
MSc in Statistics
Statistical ideas, tools, and methods are ubiquitous in the sciences, industry, and government, including finance, medicine and artificial intelligence. Imperial’s MSc in Statistics provides outstanding training in both theoretical and applied statistics. The programme is divided into six specialist steams: applied statistics, biostatistics, data science, statistical finance, theory and methods, and a general stream.
A common set of core modules ensures that all students obtain advanced knowledge in fundamental areas and a variety of elective modules allow students to develop their specialist interests, together providing depth and exposure to a diverse range of statistical applications and methods. Students also complete a staff-supervised research project on a state-of-the-art research problem that suits their interests. Imperial’s MSc in Statistics is accredited by the Royal Statistical Society.
The PhD courses offered through Martingale
Mathematics Research PhD
There are three applicable research groups in this PhD:
The Department’s overall research agenda is to identify the key scientific, economic and societal challenges to which Mathematics can contribute; make world-leading contributions across the spectrum of Mathematics and Statistics; solve outstanding open problems by developing fundamental new tools and, where appropriate, apply these tools to a wide range of real-world problems.
Click on any of the links above to find out more about the research groups.
EPSRC CDT in Statistics and Machine Learning (StatML)
StatML, a collaboration between Imperial College London and University of Oxford, offers a four-year PhD/DPhil research programme. The course focuses on statistics and statistical machine learning. An established programme that supports over 15 students per cohort, the CDT encourages students to develop new statistical methods and theories to tackle global challenges, drive breakthroughs and solve real-world problems in government, medicine, industry and science.
StatML is cultivating the next generation of statisticians and machine learning experts. The course will support students to develop advanced cutting-edge methodologies that underpin data science and AI, as well as equipping them with the highly sought-after transferable skills that are in demand across industries and businesses.
EPSRC CDT in Mathematics for our Future Climate: Theory, Data and Simulation
Imperial College London, University of Reading and University of Southampton are collaborating to run the new PhD programme that is the MFC CDT. MFC responds to the urgent need for skilled mathematicians equipped to tackle climate change challenges. With climate change an ever-pressing global issue, the MFC CDT aims to train a new generation of mathematicians in mathematical modelling, scientific computing, statistics, and data science. By focusing on interdisciplinary collaboration between mathematical, computational, ocean, atmospheric, and engineering sciences, the program seeks to address the skills gaps and foster collaboration across climate challenges.
One of the key strengths of the MFC CDT lies in its diverse partnerships in academic institutions, organisations and across industry, ensuring a comprehensive approach to climate research and training. Martingale recognises the importance of mathematical sciences in tackling climate challenges and how the MFC CDT is well-positioned to support mathematical students to address these issues, contributing to a sustainable future for all.