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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.
Currently ranked 2nd in the QS World University Rankings 2026, 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 2026.
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 for 2026
Mathematical Sciences
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.
This course is supported by XTX Markets.
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.
This course is supported by XTX Markets.
The PhD courses offered through Martingale for 2026
Mathematical Sciences
Mathematics Research PhD (Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics)
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.
To find out more about the research group, click here: Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics
This course is supported by XTX Markets.
Mathematics Research PhD (Pure Mathematics)
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.
To find out more about the research group, click here: Pure Mathematics
This course is supported by XTX Markets.
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in the Mathematics for our Future Climate: Theory, Data and Simulation (MFC CDT)
This 4-year PhD programme is a dynamic and interdisciplinary initiative that harnesses the power of mathematics to address the urgent issues presented by climate change.
Jointly run by Imperial College London, the University of Reading, and the University of Southampton, and a range of partners across weather services, research institutions, business, industry, charities and government.
By joining this community, you will embark on a journey of cutting-edge research, collaboration with leading experts, and hands-on experience in shaping the future of our planet.
Find out more: https://mfccdt.ac.uk/
This course is supported by XTX Markets.