Undergraduate courses in mathematical sciences
Explore our courses in mathematical sciences, mathematics and statistics, including placement and study year abroad options.
Department of Mathematical Sciences
We are an internationally recognised mathematics research department with excellence in teaching at all levels.
Study with us
Find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, funding opportunities and how you can apply.
Master's courses in mathematical sciences
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Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa)
EPSRC-funded doctoral training programme at the interface of statistics with applied and computational mathematics.
Postgraduate research degrees in mathematical sciences
Find out about our PhD degrees, funding opportunities and how you can apply.
Our research and facilities
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Research in the Department of Mathematical Sciences
Find out what Research Centres and groups make up the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
People in the Department of Mathematical Sciences
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Facilities available for mathematical sciences students, researchers and industry
Explore our facilities available for teaching and research with expert support from University staff.
Institute for Mathematical Innovation
We provide mathematics, statistics and machine learning consultancy, and support research in all sectors.
News
Our latest research news and press releases.
International Mathematical Olympiad held in Bath for Diamond Anniversary
The University hosted the largest international mathematical contest on 11-22 July.
Paralympic skier, Kelly Gallagher MBE receives honorary degree
Visually impaired alpine ski champion, Kelly Gallagher MBE received an honorary degree at the University's summer award ceremonies.
Faculty of Science Learning and Teaching Awards 2019
Staff in Biology & Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematical Sciences, and the Faculty won awards for teaching excellence and teaching support.
Dr Tiago Peixoto wins prestigious award
Tiago has been awarded the 2019 Erdős-Rényi Prize for his work in the field of network science.
Mathematical modelling of waves in fluids
Francisco de Melo Viríssimo's PhD focused on studying wave behaviour in the real-world using dynamical systems techniques.
National STEM award success for Bath mathematician
Dr Apala Majumdar, EPSRC Research Fellow and Reader in Mathematical Sciences, has won the Academic category of the 2019 FDM Everywoman in Technology Awards.
Events
We are an active research department. Join us at one of our workshops, conferences or seminars.
LMS Probability Research School
1 Jul 2019 9.00am
University of Bath,
University of Bath
PhD students and postdocs from the UK and abroad are invited to join us for a unique opportunity to gather and learn from leading experts in probability.
Improve your employability with a year-long work placement
Take advantage of our strong links with industry and do a placement as part of your studies.
My placement at Deloitte gave me experience of large-scale projects in two industries
Mathematical Sciences student Charlotte Eldred enjoyed her placement so much that she's going back for more.
The international team-building trip was a highlight of my placement
Mathematical Sciences student Charlotte Ware enjoyed the business trips during her placement as a financial analyst.
Learning how to lead
Maths student Lily Hemmett learnt a great deal on placement in the fast-paced development atmosphere of Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Outreach and engagement
Find out how we're educating the public and inspiring students of all ages with our outreach activities.
Mathematics outreach activities
We offer a range of activities to local schools, colleges and communities.
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Joining Mathematical Sciences as an independent research fellow
Advice for postdoctoral researchers about how to apply for fellowships and join the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
Equality and diversity
The Department of Mathematical Sciences aims to support an inclusive culture that values the diversity of its staff and students. We are supporters of the London Mathematical Society's Good Practice Scheme and hold an Athena SWAN Bronze Award.
About the Department of Mathematical Sciences
Teaching expertise in the Department is backed by our teams' strong involvement in research across pure and applied mathematics, statistics and probability.
In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 88% of our research was rated world leading or internationally excellent.
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