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.
We are The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide University of the Year 2026. We are also joint runner-up University of the Year for Graduate Employment and ranked third overall, up two places from last year.
Find out more about the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes we offer at the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
Durham University has been named in the QS World University Rankings world top 100, a position it has achieved every year since 2010. The rankings have confirmed the University’s strong global reputation for employability (64th) and it is also 22nd in the world for sustainability.
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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.
Find out more about upcoming seminars and events at the 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.
The Department of Mathematical Sciences has been hosting a series of lively “Maths Circles” and competitive “Maths Battles” this year, bringing together secondary school pupils from across the region to explore mathematics in a collaborative and engaging way.
We were delighted to host Professor Giuseppe Savaré on 6 May, an Italian mathematician internationally recognised for his contributions to mathematical analysis, variational methods, and optimal transport theory, as this year's speaker in the Distinguished Lecture Series.
Experiencing bitter or non-bitter flavours before birth can shape taste likes or dislikes after being born, according to new research led by our Department of Psychology.
We caught up with Alex-Myers-Bennett who recently graduated from our department of Mathematical Sciences.
The Department of Mathematical Sciences is deeply saddened to announce the death of Professor Mikhail (Misha) Menshikov, aged 78, on 1 May 2026 after a short illness.
Get updates and stay in touch - follow us on LinkedIn. Our graduate community is diverse and international, and goes on to explore destinations around the world, with many taking on senior leadership roles in their companies and institutions.
Find out more about our undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities in the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
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