Postgraduate research degrees in mathematical sciences at the University of Bath

Postgraduate research degrees in mathematical sciences at the University of Bath

Find out about our PhD degrees, funding opportunities and how you can apply.

Mathematical sciences PhDs (full or part time)

The Department of Mathematical Sciences is offering fully funded PhD studentships across its 6 main research groups of Algebra & geometry, Analysis, Applied & interdisciplinary mathematics, Numerical analysis & scientific computing, Probability, and Statistics. Interdisciplinary research includes the areas of Data science, Machine learning, Image processing, the mathematics of Networks, and Industrial mathematics.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Bath is one of the UK's leading research groups. In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, 88% of our research was rated world leading/internationally excellent.

There is a strong culture of inclusion and mutual support within the Department and we value diversity. Postgraduate students can access a variety of training courses, are encouraged to attend international scientific meetings, and have the chance to work collaboratively with people across the Department, other scientific areas, industrial partners, and international groups.

More information on broad research themes can be found through our research group pages:

• Algebra, geometry, and number theory
• Analysis
• Applied and interdisciplinary mathematics
• Numerical Analysis and Data Science
• Probability
• Statistics

How to apply

You can see full details on applying for a PhD at Bath or follow the link below to get straight to the application form.

Apply directly for a PhD in Mathematics