PhD Mathematics in Actuarial Science / Programme details

Year of entry: 2025

Programme description

The Department of Mathematics has an outstanding research reputation and a thriving community of PhD students.

Opportunities for PhD research are available in a range of Probability, Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Science topics and Mathemathics research areas . For more information, please see advice on choosing a project or find out more about specific projects .

Additional programme information

Equality, diversity and inclusion is fundamental to the success of The University of Manchester, and is at the heart of all of our activities.

We know that diversity strengthens our research community, leading to enhanced research creativity, productivity and quality, and societal and economic impact.

We actively encourage applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds and from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation and transgender status.

We also support applications from those returning from a career break or other roles.

We consider offering flexible study arrangements (including part-time: 50%, 60% or 80%, depending on the project/funder), carer support funds for conferences, and peer support networks for parents and carers.

All appointments are made on merit.  The University of Manchester and our external partners are fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Mathematical Finance and Actuarial Science are a very active branches of mathematics, spanning applied mathematics, probability and statistics. They are some of the few areas in academic research which interact constantly with their field of application and with a huge impact on the daily functioning of the world's financial institutions. The department at Manchester has seven permanent members of staff working in this area, with expertise in a range of areas in financial mathematics including insurance and actuarial science.

Scholarships and bursaries

In the Department of Mathematics we offer a range of scholarships, studentships and awards to support UK and overseas postgraduate researchers.

For more information about our scholarships, visit our funding page to search for scholarships, studentships and awards you may be eligible for.

We'd recommend you discuss potential sources of funding with your supervisor before applying. They can advise what funding may be available to you, and ensure you meet nomination and application deadlines.

Facilities

The Department of Mathematics is the largest in the UK with an outstanding research reputation and facilities .

Disability support

Practical support and advice for current students and applicants is available from the Disability Advisory and Support Service. Email: dass@manchester.ac.uk .