Here in the School of Mathematics, postgraduate students are an important part of our community. Why study an MSc in Mathematics at Edinburgh? Mathematics at Edinburgh is ranked 5th in the UK (QS World Rankings by Subject 2023). Our teaching focuses on deepening understanding through active thinking and collaborative learning. The way we teach is informed by world-leading experts in mathematical education who are based within the School of Mathematics. Our broad-ranging research directly translates to a wide variety of course options so you can personalise your MSc courses to suit your interests and future career path. We have a dedicated Student Support and Development Team on hand to support our students' development, academic progress and career planning. We offer our students lots of opportunities to develop their skills and enhance their employability. From regular specialised careers and employability events, to dissertation projects with industry, and research and volunteering opportunities, there is something for everyone. The MSc at the University of Edinburgh proved to be the right investment for me, both with respect to the acquisition of technical concepts and as a life experience. You will get training in theoretical contents, but you will also be able to learn how to transfer this background knowledge into real world applications. The quality and support of the teaching body and the positive attitude amongst students, where the class is like a family, provides an excellent working environment. Amalie Fabricius-Vieira, MSc Statistics and Operational Research graduate The Mathematics Postgraduate Community Each year we welcome around 200 new MSc students into the School of Mathematics. Throughout the academic year there are a variety of postgraduate community events that students are able to attend and get involved with including: careers events research seminars MathSoc events staff-student social events e.g. board game nights and the annual Maths ceilidh Our MSc students also have exclusive use of the MScHub in the James Clerk Maxwell Building. The MScHub provides a space to socialise and study, and is equipped with a kitchen and coffee machine. Opportunites for MSc students There are lots of ways for MSc students to get involved with the School's industry and external engagement activities during their studies: The annual MSc challenge in flexible learning week (semester 2), allows MSc students to collaborate with students from other academic schools to solve an interdisciplinary problem set by an external industrial partner. Previous partners have included Edinburgh Airport and Saxavord UK Spaceport. Weekly Employability Tuesday sessions offer opportunities for students to engage with guests from industry (many of whom are Edinburgh alumni), as well offer support for e.g. writing PhD applications, CV workshops, interview/assessment centre prep, etc. MSc students can become student ambassadors and be paid for representing the School and university at various events. MSc students can join the Maths Outreach Team, engaging the local community and communicating maths in easily-accessible ways e.g. through local science festivals, school workshops, etc. What is it really like to study here? Read our student blogs Hear directly from our current students about what life is really like as an MSc student in the School of Mathematics. Read about their experiences of studying in Edinburgh, their MSc projects, how they spend their free time and more! Blogarithms MSc student blogs Blogarithms MSc student blogs Speak to current students Chat to students currently at the University of Edinburgh to find out more about their experience of living and studying here. University of Edinburgh Unibuddy page Explore the School The School of Mathematics is one of the world’s leading mathematical sciences departments, home to internationally excellent researchers and to an innovative educational environment for students. Our location in the beautiful and historic capital of Scotland puts us in the centre of a vibrant community of academics, cultural institutions, industry partners and research institutes. Learn more about the community you'll be joining: School of Mathematics website Where you will study The James Clerk Maxwell Building on the University's King's Buildings Campus is the home of the School of Mathematics and the majority of our teaching takes place here. This campus has over 100 years of scientific history and is the centre of the College of Science and Engineering. There are a variety of different teaching and learning spaces in these buildings including: interactive lecture theatres well-equipped teaching studios group study spaces computer laboratories MScHub - a space for our MSc students to socialise and study together The King's Buildings campus is also home to the Kenneth and Noreen Murray Library and The Nucleus, a new shared learning, teaching and social space which opened in 2023. Take a virtual tour Take our virtual tour to explore what it's like to live and study in Edinburgh. As part of the virtual tour you will be able to explore our academic buildings, student accommodation, sports facilities, student unions and libraries, as well as some of Edinburgh's key landmarks. 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