High-quality research and teaching

We set the highest standards in research-led education, linking research and education in distinctive and creative ways.  The Complete University Guide and Guides published by The Guardian, the Times and UKuni.net rank Durham in the UK’s top 10 both as a University and for Mathematics.

Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes

We offer a balanced honours degree programme which allows choice from a wide spectrum of pure mathematics, applied mathematics (including mathematical physics) and statistics. Our courses can also be taken in combination with other subjects through the Natural Sciences programme, a route followed by around 180 students per year.

The overall aim of our honours mathematics programmes is to train our students as members of the community of professional mathematicians. Our programmes aim to develop students' capacity for critical thinking, problem-solving and independent learning, which will enable our students to meet a variety of challenges. We seek to develop both the generic and subject-specific skills required to equip our students to pursue a range of careers.

Opportunities for students to develop their understanding of mathematics as a professional practice and to prepare for work are not only provided by the formal degree programme. The Department works closely with its students through the undergraduate MathSoc to attract exciting external speakers for its undergraduate colloquium programme.