Mathematics

Start your journey through mathematics

We are at the forefront of innovation in mathematics and data science. At Essex we actively integrate these disciplines into our daily lives and the broader world through a variety of exciting projects. Here’s what sets us apart:

Cutting-edge projects

• Teaching AI to uncover gender and ethnic biases in markets.
• Crafting super-detailed mathematical models of the human brain.
• Exploring intricate social networks of cows (yes, you read that right!).

Real-world impact

• Students actively contribute to problem-solving, from optimising scheduling processes at the Port of Felixstowe to leading the data revolution in London’s “Tech City”.
• We are at the forefront of our university’s initiatives in big data.

Collaborative environment

• Collaborative workspace for students to foster creativity and teamwork.
• Dedicated mathematics peer mentoring scheme to support your academic journey.
• Excellent staff-student relations create a friendly and open learning environment.

Be part of our community and help push the boundaries of what mathematics and data science can achieve. Shape a future where these disciplines play a vital role in understanding and improving the world around us.

Career prospects

From engineering to healthcare, and finance to marketing, your mathematics degree can lead to exciting careers in unexpected fields.

While you’re with us, you’ll get employability support through our Careers modules. We offer extra events and programmes by our Careers teams and Student Development Department.

Find out more about careers, skills and employability with Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science

Masters degrees

Unlock the power of independent thought and apply advanced mathematical concepts to real-world challenges by pursuing a postgraduate course in mathematics at Essex. While you may already possess the skills to integrate complex functions and solve ordinary differential equations, we empower you to elevate your thinking.

Delivered by active researchers in applied mathematics, pure mathematics, applied statistics, applied probability, and operational research, our postgraduate courses offer a diverse range of topics.

Our passionate lecturers, who are experts in innovative teaching methods, ensure that learning complex mathematical concepts becomes an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Join us in shaping your mathematical journey and gaining the tools to make a real-world impact

Continue your research journey

Embark on a journey of exploration and discovery in the mix of mathematics research at Essex. Our commitment is rooted in unravelling the complexities of abstract mathematical questions and applying robust tools and ideas to address real-world challenges.

Within our vibrant community, we offer a dynamic and stimulating environment tailored for doctoral research in mathematics. Our team of expert researchers is at the forefront of ground-breaking exploration, covering a diverse spectrum of pure and applied mathematical domains. From algorithms to analysis, algebra to animal behaviour, combinatorics to differential equations, geometry, and mathematical physics - our research spans an expansive landscape.

Join us in shaping the future of mathematical inquiry and its practical applications.

Start your application with us

Explore our Mathematical Science, Actuarial Science and Statistics research by theme or your area of interest and find a supervisor that can support your through your studies. More information can be found about research degrees on our school pages. Our courses below will help guide you through the various research degree programmes we offer.