Pure Mathematics PhD

University of Birmingham

Course overview In this course you enhance your mathematical and communication skills with our Pure Mathematics PhD. You'll tackle challenging problems that are vital to the international mathematical research community and work towards becoming an expert in your field. You can explore a wide array of topics within Pure Mathematics, including Algebra, Analysis, Combinatorics, Topology and Dynamics, and Mathematical Physics. You'll develop deep expertise in your research area and a unique problem-solving skill set, opening doors to diverse opportunities in both industry and academia. What makes a Pure Mathematics PhD at Birmingham different? You'll tackle challenging mathematical problems and expand your mathematical knowledge and research skills in a supportive, multidisciplinary setting. Through building on your strong mathematical background, we will train you to be an expert in your research field with our world-leading tuition and supervision. You'll become a member of one of our research groups in Algebra, Analysis, Combinatorics, Topology and Dynamical Systems or Mathematical Physics. You'll collaborate closely with your PhD supervisor and their research team, meeting regularly to gain advanced research skills while conducting your research. Assessments are periodically carried out by the Research Students Monitoring Group to ensure you are progressing well.

School of Mathematics