Postgraduate research
Our standard (full time) PhD programme is four years in duration and is eligible for University scholarships. Visit the Graduate School website for further information on Mathematics and Statistics postgraduate degrees and on available scholarships.
PhD research topics
Visit the School of Mathematics and Statistics Research pages for information about the possibilities for your PhD research project including sample topics.
Thesis topics
Visit the Mathematics thesis topics and Statistics thesis topics pages to find out more about the support you will receive while undertaking postgraduate research and to explore a list of sample thesis topics.
Applications
We consider applications from UK, EU and other international students for our full-time and part-time PhD and research masters programmes.
Shortlisting and review of applications for scholarships will begin on 1 January and will continue until all funded places have been awarded. Applications are still accepted after 1 January and will be considered for any remaining scholarship opportunities.
More information
- How to apply (PGR at the College of Science and Engineering)
- How to apply for a postgraduate research degree
- Student life
- Our research students
The Maclaurin Scholarship
The Maclaurin Scholarship provides an opportunity for talented students to undertake PhD study in the mathematical sciences while also gaining teaching experience by contributing to the School of Mathematics and Statistics extensive teaching programme. This is a five-year funded PhD scholarship which includes teaching duties. If you would like to be considered for the Maclaurin Scholarship please indicate this on your application form.
PhD with integrated study
The PhD with integrated study programme is a four-year PhD programme beginning with a nine month taught component which gives you comprehensive training before you embark on the research component of your PhD. This programme is particularly well suited to students who do not have the required background knowledge in the subject to begin a PhD immediately.
This programme is not eligible for our university scholarships.
How to apply
Visit the Graduate School website for full instructions on how to apply online to study on our PhD and research masters programmes as well as information on English language requirements for the programmes. You can also find more information about applying on the University's How to apply for a postgraduate research degree page.
Contact
School Postgraduate Research Director
Deputy Directors by subject area
- Applied Mathematics — Dr Ariel Ramirez Torres
- Pure Mathematics — Professor Mark Powell
- Statistics — Dr Nema Dean
maths-stats-pgenquiries@glasgow.ac.uk
Telephone
+44 (0)141 330 2940
Address
Director of Postgraduate Research Studies
School of Mathematics and Statistics
University Place
Glasgow
G12 8QQ UK