Department of Mathematical Sciences

Our Department combines world-leading research with a dedication to the learning experience of our students.

Welcome to the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Durham

Mathematical Sciences at Durham offers a unique blend of high-quality teaching and research in Applied & Computational Mathematics, Mathematical & Theoretical Physics, Pure Mathematics, Probability, and Statistics. We pride ourselves on combining world-leading research with a dedication to the learning experience of our undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Our curriculum and degree structure is monitored and regularly updated to provide students with the best possible mathematical and general skills, equipping them for a rapidly changing professional environment. Our degree portfolio has recently been enriched to offer the possibility of a year in industry and a new route in statistics that will give interested students practical experience of problem-solving in a commercial environment.

Research and impact

Joint 1st in the UK for internationally excellent and world-leading research impact (REF 2014)

10th in The Complete University Guide 2025

Award Athena Swan Bronze Award Holder

96% of our research outputs are world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)

Study with us

Find out more about the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes we offer at the Department of Mathematical Sciences.

Undergraduate study

We offer various undergraduate courses which allow choice from a wide spectrum of pure mathematics, applied mathematics (including mathematical physics) and statistics.

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Postgraduate study

We currently offer three taught postgraduate degrees which offer a gateway to a variety of careers and a natural pathway to a PhD.

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Look closer at our Department of Mathematical Sciences

Our Department of Mathematical Sciences combines world-leading research with a dedication to the learning experience of our students. We offer a unique blend of high-quality teaching and research across a wide range of disciplines and provide practical experience to support future careers and employment prospects.

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Our research

Research in the Department of Mathematical Sciences is organised into a number of research groups. We are also members of various scientific networks, addressing a wide selection of topics from the mathematics of climate change to geometric group theory.

Research areas

Seminars and events

Find out more about upcoming seminars and events at the Department of Mathematical Sciences.

Seminars and events

Our location

Our new, purpose built home realises an imaginative design that provides an inspiring environment for mathematical research and scholarly activities of the highest standards.

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The Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science building

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Mathematical Sciences Professor Awarded Multi-million Euro Grant

The prestigious grant will support a cutting-edge research project exploring the mathematical structures underpinning quantum symmetries.

Research news
Black History Month Lecture

We were pleased to welcome Dr. Nazar Miheisi from King's College London for our 2024 Black History Month Lecture.

Research news
Pioneering mathematician awarded prestigious Royal Society Fellowship

In a new development for our highly rated Mathematical Sciences department, Dr Yohance Osborne is set to join us as one of the first recipients of the prestigious Royal Society Career Development Fellowship.

Research news
Victoria Schleis awarded prestigious IAS fellowship

Victoria Schleis, a postdoctoral research associate in our top-rated Mathematical Sciences department, has been awarded a prestigious fellowship by the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) for the 2024-25 academic year.

Research news
Scientists explain why some exoplanets are spiralling towards their stars

In a new study, our pioneering scientists think they have solved a mystery about exoplanets (planets outside our solar system) that are getting closer and closer to the stars they orbit around.

Research news
Durham University receives £1 million EPSRC grant for AI research hub

We have been awarded a £1 million grant as part of a new £10 million national research hub from Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) that will focus on developing new mathematical foundations for artificial intelligence (AI).

Research news
Meet Dr Sacha Mangerel from our Department of Mathematical Sciences

Get to know Dr Sacha Mangerel from our Department of Mathematical Sciences.

Durham news

Mathematical Sciences Professor Awarded Multi-million Euro Grant

The prestigious grant will support a cutting-edge research project exploring the mathematical structures underpinning quantum symmetries.

Research news

Purple light shining through a symmetrical shape over a space-like background

Black History Month Lecture

We were pleased to welcome Dr. Nazar Miheisi from King's College London for our 2024 Black History Month Lecture.

Research news

Maths and Computer Science building at sunset

Pioneering mathematician awarded prestigious Royal Society Fellowship

In a new development for our highly rated Mathematical Sciences department, Dr Yohance Osborne is set to join us as one of the first recipients of the prestigious Royal Society Career Development Fellowship.

Research news

Victoria Schleis awarded prestigious IAS fellowship

Victoria Schleis, a postdoctoral research associate in our top-rated Mathematical Sciences department, has been awarded a prestigious fellowship by the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) for the 2024-25 academic year.

Research news

Scientists explain why some exoplanets are spiralling towards their stars

In a new study, our pioneering scientists think they have solved a mystery about exoplanets (planets outside our solar system) that are getting closer and closer to the stars they orbit around.

Research news

An artist's impression of exoplanet WASP-12b

Durham University receives £1 million EPSRC grant for AI research hub

We have been awarded a £1 million grant as part of a new £10 million national research hub from Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) that will focus on developing new mathematical foundations for artificial intelligence (AI).

Research news