We鈥檙e internationally renowned for our excellent network of collaborations and strengths spanning the full breadth of pure and applied mathematics, operational research and statistics. Primarily, but not exclusively, in the first years of your iPhD, you鈥檒l strengthen your background with research-level courses, building a foundation for your future research.
Supervisors who are international experts in their field provide further in-depth training, supported by participation in research seminars and discussion. A conference attendance allowance is also available. Our postgraduates are highly sought after by other universities, businesses, NGOs and governments worldwide.
You鈥檒l have access to all modules available at the University, to specialised, in-house postgraduate courses and to three national postgraduate training networks in applied and pure mathematics (MAGIC), operational research (NATCOR) and statistics (APTS).
Join the University of Southampton, ranked in the World Top 50 and Top 10 in the UK for Statistics and Operational Research (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).
Top 20 in the UK for Mathematics (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).
Assessment methods (Outcome qualification level): Progression from the taught phase to the research phase by taught courses and research project. For the research phase of iPhD, progression by annual reports, confirmation, interim thesis, thesis and viva voce.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
September 2025
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Highfield,
Southampton,
Hampshire,
SO17 1BJ, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Ranked in the global top 100 and UK top 15, the University of Southampton is a leading institution with an excellent reputation.