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Master of Mathematics in Mathematical and Theoretical Physics

Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Master of Mathematics in Mathematical and Theoretical Physics at Aberystwyth University (Mathematics), studied full-time on campus in Aberystwyth over 4 years.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate advanced concepts in Mathematics in Mathematical and Theoretical Physics. Apply specialist methods to complex problems and communicate evidence-based conclusions in professional or academic settings.

Career outcomes

Engineering
Scientific writing and publishing
Risk analysis
Operational Research
Business consultancy
Medical physics
Meteorology
Computing
Accounting and Finance

Curriculum

4-year full-time programme built mainly from 20-credit modules. Core and compulsory modules include Algebra
Calculus
Coordinate and Vector Geometry
Differential Equations
Dynamics
Waves and Heat
Further Algebra and Calculus. Includes Major Project (40 credits).

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical offer per the course page: UCAS Tariff 144 - 128 A Levels AAA-BBB with A in Mathematics and B in Physics. GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh and Mathematics BTEC National Diploma: DDD-DDM with specified subject and A in A level Mathematics and B in Physics: International Baccalaureate: 34-32 points overall with 5 points in Physics and 6 points in Mathematics at Higher Level European Bacca

Accepted academic background

Upper secondary qualification such as A Levels, IB or country equivalent

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 / 6.5 with minimum 5.5 per component
TOEFL iBT 88 / 93
PTE Academic 59
Cambridge C1 Advanced C with 162 per component (undergraduate table

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Degree Certificate
Personal Statement
Academic References

How to apply

Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Apply using the postgraduate admissions portal and upload academic records and the supporting documents for your course. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£23,255 GBP
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Penglais Campus
Faculty or school	Department of Mathematics
Department	Department of Mathematics
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	Global Citizens Scholarship for eligible new international fee-paying students from 2027/28: 3,800 GBP tuition reduction for sciences Master study, with qualifying university accommodation support. Applicants must meet the award conditions; certain courses are excluded.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.