MSc Courses
We offer five different MSc courses in a range of subject areas. MSc courses are a fantastic way to further your mathematical knowledge in a specialised area, whilst also gaining research skills. Many of our MSc students go on to further study (at the PhD or DPhil level) or continue into industry.
The MSc programme in Mathematical & Computational Finance provides graduates with the foundations in applied mathematics, machine learning, and computer science necessary for a career in modern finance. Many of its alumni have had highly successful careers at banks, hedge funds, and investment funds. It is one of the most popular MSc programmes at the University of Oxford. In 2025, it was ranked by QuantNet as the #1 Financial Mathematics/Quantitative Finance MSc programme in the UK.
This MSc course focuses on the interface between pure mathematics and theoretical computer science. It is suitable for those who wish to pursue research in pure mathematics, mathematical logic, or theoretical computer science. It is also suitable for students wishing to enter industry with an understanding of mathematical and logical design and concurrency.
The Oxford Masters in Mathematical Sciences (OMMS) provides a broad and flexible training in mathematical sciences, essential for research and innovation in the 21st century. The Masters spans interdisciplinary applications of mathematics as well as recognising fundamental questions and themes.
Oxford's M.Sc. in Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing trains graduates with strong mathematical backgrounds to develop and apply their skills to solve real-world problems.
MSc in Mathematical and Theoretical Physics
This course provides a high-level, internationally competitive training in mathematical and theoretical physics, right up to the level of modern research.
Find out more about scholarships available for postgraduate study at the Mathematical Institute.