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The Mathematics MSc is a wide-ranging course mainly drawing on modules from Pure Mathematics with additional options to study elements of applied mathematics such as Theoretical Physics, Complex Systems and Financial Mathematics. The course is suitable for graduates who wish to pursue an advanced mathematical study pathway with the intention of studying at a PhD level in a mathematical discipline later on.
The Mathematics MSc course offers you the choice to study either full or part-time, taking a combination of required and optional modules totalling 180 credits, including 60 credits that will come from a research project and dissertation. You will explore mathematical areas including Algebra, Analysis, Geometry and Number Theory, and there are opportunities to explore a broad range of additional modules, allowing you the freedom to develop a study pathway that reflects your interests – see the course structure for full details of available modules. You will complete the course in one year, from September to September. King’s is also a member of the University of London and by arrangement, you can enroll in optional modules at other institutions within the University of London, which includes University College London, Queen Mary and others.
Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.
Waterloo campus is home of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery and facilities for other faculties
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work, e.g. 150 hours work for a 15 credit module. These hours cover every aspect of the module: lectures, tutorials, independent study, coursework and preparation for examinations.
During your work on the MSc Project you will have regular meetings with your project supervisor, but you are expected to spend the majority of your time in self-study to complete the project.
The topic chosen for the project should be in Pure Mathematics.
In addition, you are required to take at least 75 credits from a prescribed list of modules, which may typically include:
Optional modules should be selected to bring the total of credits to 180. Subject to the approval of the Programme Director, modules can be selected from:
- The prescribed list of required modules - Level 6 modules in Pure Mathematics from within the Mathematics Department (max 30 credits) - Intercollegiate level 7 Mathematics modules at another University of London College excluding Birkbeck and LSE (max 30 credits) - Modules from the MSc Complex Systems Modelling, MSc Theoretical Physics or MSc Financial Mathematics (max 45 credits)* *Note that any modules taken at other University of London institutions in the areas of Complex Systems, Financial Mathematics or Theoretical Physics count towards this total of modules.
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.
Our graduates have since found employment with Barclays Bank, Kinetic Partners, Lloyds Banking Group and Sapient.
Full time: £11,040 per year (2022/23)
Part time: £5,520 per year (2022/23)
Full time: £24,660 per year (2022/23)
Part time: £12,330 per year (2022/23)
These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.
When you receive an offer for this course you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. The deposit will be credited towards your total fee payment.
The UK deposit is £500.
The INTERNATIONAL deposit is £2,000.
If you are a current King’s student in receipt of the King's Living Bursary you are not required to pay a deposit to secure your place on the programme. Please note, this will not change the total fees payable for your chosen programme.
Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.
In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:
The Mathematics MSc course offers you the choice to study either full or part-time, taking a combination of required and optional modules totalling 180 credits, including 60 credits that will come from a research project and dissertation. You will explore mathematical areas including Algebra, Analysis, Geometry and Number Theory, and there are opportunities to explore a broad range of additional modules, allowing you the freedom to develop a study pathway that reflects your interests – see the course structure for full details of available modules. You will complete the course in one year, from September to September. King’s is also a member of the University of London and by arrangement, you can enroll in optional modules at other institutions within the University of London, which includes University College London, Queen Mary and others.
Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.
Waterloo campus is home of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery and facilities for other faculties
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work, e.g. 150 hours work for a 15 credit module. These hours cover every aspect of the module: lectures, tutorials, independent study, coursework and preparation for examinations.
During your work on the MSc Project you will have regular meetings with your project supervisor, but you are expected to spend the majority of your time in self-study to complete the project.
The topic chosen for the project should be in Pure Mathematics.
In addition, you are required to take at least 75 credits from a prescribed list of modules, which may typically include:
Optional modules should be selected to bring the total of credits to 180. Subject to the approval of the Programme Director, modules can be selected from:
- The prescribed list of required modules - Level 6 modules in Pure Mathematics from within the Mathematics Department (max 30 credits) - Intercollegiate level 7 Mathematics modules at another University of London College excluding Birkbeck and LSE (max 30 credits) - Modules from the MSc Complex Systems Modelling, MSc Theoretical Physics or MSc Financial Mathematics (max 45 credits)* *Note that any modules taken at other University of London institutions in the areas of Complex Systems, Financial Mathematics or Theoretical Physics count towards this total of modules.
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.
Our graduates have since found employment with Barclays Bank, Kinetic Partners, Lloyds Banking Group and Sapient.
Full time: £11,040 per year (2022/23)
Part time: £5,520 per year (2022/23)
Full time: £24,660 per year (2022/23)
Part time: £12,330 per year (2022/23)
These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.
When you receive an offer for this course you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. The deposit will be credited towards your total fee payment.
The UK deposit is £500.
The INTERNATIONAL deposit is £2,000.
If you are a current King’s student in receipt of the King's Living Bursary you are not required to pay a deposit to secure your place on the programme. Please note, this will not change the total fees payable for your chosen programme.
Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.
In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:
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