Probability at Durham

We are part of the statistics and probability research group here in Durham. The purpose of these pages is to collect in one place information about our research activities, particularly opportunities for postgraduate study.

Research interests

The probability group in Durham is actively involved in research in many areas of probability and its applications. Here are some of the main themes of our work.

Postgraduate opportunities

Postgraduate research in probability offers the opportunity to develop advanced mathematical expertise in your chosen area, as well as transferable skills including academic writing, presentation, and scientific computing. You will work on challenging and interesting mathematical problems, whose scope can include both pure mathematical research as well as bearing on real-world applications. A research degree offers excellent career prospects, in academia, industry, and the public sector.

For informal enquiries, please contact any member of the probability group. For practical information on applying, please contact the group's postgraduate admissions officer.

Important: Applications for PhD study with funding usually require a separate funding application for which the deadline is very early January. The most likely funding opportunities for applicants in probability are the SCOPE scheme or the China Scholarship Council award. See here for more funding opportunities. Please discuss with the group's postgraduate admissions officer at the earliest opportunity.