Overview

About the programme

The project will be shaped by your participation in research activities such as seminars, workshops, laboratory activity and fieldwork, as well as your involvement in one of our established research groups.

Mathematics at Swansea University hosts one of the strongest research groups in probability theory in the UK, especially in stochastic processes. Senior members of the group are world leaders in their fields.

Programme Structure

Our research groups include:

Algebra and Topology
Analysis and Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations
Probability
Computational Mathematics
Biomaths

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00
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Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Mathematics View 76 other PhDs in Mathematics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level or master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’ (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University).
As well as academic qualifications, Admissions decisions may be based on other factors, including (but not limited to): the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, intensity of competition for limited places, and relevant professional experience.
Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) Requirement
As standard, two references are required before we can progress applications to the College/School research programme Admissions Tutor for consideration.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22350 GBP / year

≈ 22350 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5156 GBP / year

≈ 5156 GBP / year

Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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