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The Department of Mathematics is an international community of scholars, engaged in world-class research. We are committed to excellence in teaching with a special emphasis on small groups and a friendly atmosphere.

Undergraduate students

Academic requirements

You must have an appropriate mathematical background to study in the Department.

Choosing your modules

Please see the list of modules below. This list is indicative of the type of modules which may be available during your study period. Please note not all modules advertised in the module catalogue are available to exchange and visiting students. Module choice and registration will take place during the first supervisory meeting. Learning agreements (if applicable) cannot be signed until this meeting.

All modules offered in Semester 1 are examined in January. Examinations for Semester 2 take place in May. If you cannot take the examinations at this time you may not be admitted to these modules.

Postgraduate students

Academic requirements

You should hold an undergraduate degree in Mathematics or related subject.

Our courses will give you an idea of the modules we run:

Please contact us for further information.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (the language requirements are part way down this page. The other requirements are not relevant).  

For more information see our undergraduate English language requirements or our postgraduate English language requirements.

Teaching schedule

You can study in our department for the following periods only:

  • Full academic year
  • Semester 1 only
  • Semester 2 only

Examination and assessment

Assessment is mainly by examination during the Examination periods at the end of each Semester. Alternative Examination may be available, please contact the Department.

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Dr Mitya Pushkin
International Officer

mitya.pushkin@york.ac.uk

Undergraduate and Postgraduate modules

Module Code Module Description Year / Stage Semester Assessment Type Credits ECTS
MAT00012C Foundations & Calculus 1 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00004C Introduction to Probability & Statistics 1 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00013C Introduction to Pure Mathematics 1 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00014C Multivariable Calculus & Matrices 1 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00003C Introduction to Applied Mathematics 1 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00015C Mathematical Programming & Skills 1 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00047I Vector & Complex Calculus 2 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00048I Classical Dynamics 2 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00048I Metric Spaces 2 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00045I Probability & Markov Chains 2 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00044I Actuarial Mathematics 2 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00050I Linear Algebra 2 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00049I Quantum & Continuum Dynamics 2 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00046I Groups, Rings & Fields 2 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00053I Statistical Inference & Linear Models 2 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00105H BSc Extended Independent Project (40 credits) 3 Over 1 and 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 40 10
MAT00081H Integral Transforms and Complex Methods 3 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00100H Statistical Pattern Recognition (also available at M-level) 3 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00103H Generalised Linear Models (also available at M-level) 3 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00101H Decision Theory & Bayesian Statistics (also available at M-level) 3 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00088H Mathematical Finance in Discrete Time (also available at M-level) 3 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00092H Mathematical modelling: nonlinearity, uncertainty, and computational methods (also available at M-level) 3 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00098H Partial Differential Equations (also available at M-level) 3 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00089H Quantum Theory and Quantum Information (also available at M-level for MSc only) 3 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00099H Groups, Actions & Galois Theory 3 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00087H Measure & Integration 3 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00082H Topology 3 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00091H MMath Group Project 3 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00080H Cryptography 3 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00084H Operations Research 3 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00094H Numerical Analysis 3 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00086H Multivariate Data Analysis (also available at M-level) 3 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00083H Time Series 3 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00097H Mathematical Finance in Continuous Time 3 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00093H Classical and Biological Fluid Dynamics (also available at M-level) 3 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00090H Mathematical Ecology, Epidemiology and Evolution (also available at M-level) 3 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00096H Quantum Mechanics 3 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00095H Electromagnetism & Special Relativity 3 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00102H Differential geometry 3 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00085H Number Theory 3 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00117M MMath Extended Independent Project (40 credits) M 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00106M Directed Learning in Mathematics M 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00112M Generalised Linear Models (also available at H-level) M 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00114M Decision Theory & Bayesian Statistics (also available at H-level) M 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00104M Statistical Pattern Recognition (also available at H-level) M 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00091M Mathematical Methods of Finance M 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00096M Mathematical Finance in Discrete Time (also available at H-level) M 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00095M Mathematical Methods in Biophysics M 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00102M Quantum Field Theory M 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00120M Partial Differential Equations (M-level) M 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00122M Quantum Theory & Quantum Information (MSc only) M 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00110M Mathematical Modelling: Nonlinearity, Uncertainty, & Computational Methods (M-level) M 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00098M Lie Theory M 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00109M Geometric & Analytic Number Theory M 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00101M Riemannian Geometry M 1 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00093M Preparatory Project in Mathematical Sciences M 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00097M Directed Learning in Mathematics M 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00092M Statistics for Finance & Insurance M 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00094M Multivariate Data Analysis (also available at H-level) M 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00090M Stochastic Calculus & Black-Scholes Theory M 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00105M Interest Rate Modelling M 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00113M Computational Finance with Python M 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00089M General Relativity M 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00099M Advanced Mathematical Physics M 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00121M Mathematical Ecology, Epidemiology and Evolution (M-level) M 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00119M Classical & Biological Fluid Dynamics (M-level) M 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00108M Commutative Algebra & Algebraic Geometry M 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00107M Functional Analysis M 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10
MAT00111M Riemann Surfaces & Algebraic Curves M 2 Inperson exam, essay and coursework 20 10

Contact us

Dr Mitya Pushkin
International Officer

mitya.pushkin@york.ac.uk