Overview

Key facts

As a PhD student researching Mathematics at the University of Stirling, you’ll benefit from the support and expertise of leading academics who encourage you to think outside the box and tackle real problems affecting industry and society.
The contributions of our postgraduate researchers play a vital role in our work, and we welcome applications from anyone who shares our passion for making a positive impact through Mathematics research.

Programme Structure

Our research themes are:

Optimisation techniques (particularly meta-heuristic) where we apply applications to model parameter fitting, automated software engineering, scheduling problems
Data-driven predictive modelling that melds traditional mathematical modelling with computational and data analytic approaches
Vision and image processing where we devise new methods for extracting useful information from imaging data
Food security is a major application area for data-driven predictive modelling, in combination with data science, remote sensing and image processing. This included work on strategies for controlling pest and disease spread
Improving health and well-being where we use data science, image and sensor processing and predictive modelling for understanding health risks and providing solutions
Cybersecurity for multimedia: to ensure legitimacy of electronic data, particularly images and videos

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

You can begin a PhD on the 1st of any month. We accept completed applications up to just before the start of semester, but we advise early application.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stirling, 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

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

General entry requirements for our research degree programmes are:

An upper second class honours Bachelors degree or higher qualification. For some studentships and programmes of study a suitable masters degree may be specified.
If your first language is not English you’re required to show English language competency equivalent to the minimum level of IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in all bands).

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

21500 GBP / year

≈ 21500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Stirling

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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