Master of Science in Mathematics Kings College London, UK

The Mathematics MSci will give you the basis you need in advanced mathematics. In your fourth year you will conduct a research project, pursuing your own academic interests and acquiring the skill of independent academic research. This course leads to careers where mathematics is used technically, including industrial and academic research and finance, but will also suit those who wish to deepen their undergraduate studies.

You may have the opportunity to transfer to the five-year Mathematics with a Year Abroad MSci programme where you will spend your third or fourth year abroad at a partner institution before returning to King’s to complete your studies. This depends on you reaching a certain grade average and being accepted by a partner university.

Key benefits

• Central location puts you at the heart of the business and financial world, and close to major libraries and many leading societies, including the London Mathematical Society.
• Leading centre of research, with 100 per cent of research in the Department of Mathematics classed as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).
• Wide choice of modules taught by renowned experts.
• Friendly and supportive learning environment.
• Our graduates are highly employable, entering into careers that include banking, consultancy, accountancy, marketing, advertising and management.

We have been teaching mathematics at King’s throughout our history, and the first Professor of Mathematics was appointed in 1830. Since then, the Department of Mathematics has had many accomplishments in central areas of pure mathematics and applied mathematics.

This MSci course contains modules in all branches of mathematics. In pure mathematics, you can study modules in algebra, analysis, geometry and number theory. In applied mathematics, you can study modules in complex systems, probability, statistics and theoretical physics.

During your first year you will follow a set course of modules, but in your later years you will have more freedom to choose modules and tailor your degree to suit your interests. The MSci covers more ground than the BSc course, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of the subject, and, in addition, requires you to undertake a substantial project in your fourth year to develop the skills you will need for further research or the world of work.

This course is primarily taught at the King’s College London Strand Campus. Our central location gives you easy access to major libraries and many leading societies including the London Mathematical Society and the Royal Society. You will also benefit from the cultural and social offerings of one of the world’s most dynamic and vibrant cities.