Direct answer
The University of Manchester MSc Pure Mathematics requires a good honours degree in mathematics or a mathematically-related discipline. For Chinese applicants, the official page specifies a 4‑year bachelor’s degree with a minimum 80% average from a recognised university, preferably a 211 or 985 institution. Equivalent overseas qualifications in a mathematical subject are also considered. All applicants must demonstrate English language competency; the exact direct‑entry IELTS score for this programme is not stated on the course page. International tuition fees for 2026/27 are £36,300 per annum for full‑time study.
Programme structure
The MSc Pure Mathematics is a one‑year taught postgraduate programme. It consists of a taught component running from September to late Spring, followed by a dissertation component from June to September. During the taught component, students normally take six units and a research skills and project unit.
Academic entry requirement
Applicants normally require a good honours degree in mathematics or a mathematically‑related discipline. The University of Manchester also considers equivalent overseas qualifications in a mathematical subject.
Country‑specific requirement for Chinese applicants
Chinese applicants typically need a 4‑year bachelor’s degree with a minimum 80% average from a recognised university. The official page indicates a preference for universities that are part of the 211 or 985 project.
English language competency
All applicants must demonstrate English language competency. The course page does not list a direct‑entry IELTS score for the MSc Pure Mathematics. It states that English proficiency for postgraduate courses generally requires an IELTS score between 6.0 and 7.0. For a 6‑week pre‑sessional English course, the minimum IELTS is 6.0 overall, with no sub‑test below 5.5.
Tuition fees
International student tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are £36,300 per annum for full‑time study.
What the official page does not confirm
The course page does not state a direct‑entry IELTS requirement for the MSc Pure Mathematics.
FAQ
What bachelor’s degree average do Chinese applicants need for the MSc Pure Mathematics?
The official page states that Chinese applicants typically need a 4‑year bachelor’s degree with a minimum 80% average from a recognised university, preferably a 211 or 985 institution.
Is a UK 2:1 degree classification required for this programme?
It states that applicants normally require a good honours degree in mathematics or a mathematically‑related discipline.
What is the IELTS score for direct entry to the MSc Pure Mathematics?
The exact direct‑entry IELTS score is not stated on the course page. The page notes that postgraduate English proficiency generally falls between IELTS 6.0 and 7.0, and that the minimum IELTS for a 6‑week pre‑sessional course is 6.0 overall with no sub‑test below 5.5.
How much are the international tuition fees for 2026/27?
International student tuition fees are £36,300 per annum for full‑time study.
How is the MSc Pure Mathematics structured across the academic year?
The programme includes a taught component from September to late Spring, during which students normally take six units and a research skills and project unit, followed by a dissertation component from June to September.
Does the University of Manchester accept applicants from non‑211 or non‑985 universities in China?
The official page states that Chinese applicants typically need a 4‑year bachelor’s degree with a minimum 80% average from a recognised university, and that a 211 or 985 university is preferred.
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