Courses Offered : - BA/MMath Mathematics
- BA/MMathCompSci Mathematics and Computer Science
- BA/MMath Mathematics and Statistics
- BA/M MathPhil Mathematics and Philosophy
Current Fellows and Lecturers Admissions
The College's mathematical community is very lively and is one of the largest in the University. About 10 are taken each year to read mathematics as a single subject, with the rest studying for joint schools with mathematics. This sizeable group of very able students creates a stimulating environment for those who may have been isolated by their talents at school or college. Teaching Structure
The Oxford mathematics courses combine university lectures with college tutorials and classes run by the department (the Mathematical Institute). Tutorials are used particularly in the early years of the course and allow for individual support from experienced mathematicians. Tutors not only help their pupils to make the transition from school mathematics to the deeper exploration of ideas that they meet at degree level, but also provide guidance on the different pathways through the three- and four-year courses at Oxford and on wider matters. In the later years, teaching is centred on the Mathematical Institute, where lectures are given on a huge range of specialist topics in diverse areas of pure and applied mathematics. The list begins at the pure end of the spectrum with topics from logic, set theory, algebra, analysis, geometry and number theory, and branches out at the applied end into classical and modern applications in the physical and life sciences and in finance. The lectures are supported by classes which put undergraduates in direct touch with mathematicians who are doing research at the forefront of their subject. The Tutors
There are three tutorial fellows in mathematics at Wadham, Dr Tamás Hausel, Dr Andrew Hodges, and Professor Nick Woodhouse. Tamás Hausel has research interests in combinatorial, differential and algebraic geometry and topology; Andrew Hodges in twistor string theory; and Nick Woodhouse in relativity, geometric aspects of quantum theory, and integrable systems. Although their interests range very widely over mathematics and its applications, there is a common geometric thread running through their research, which reflects one of the major strengths of the Oxford department in areas at the interface of geometry and physics. Work in this area has had a huge impact on pure mathematics and its physical applications in recent years. Other members of the College mathematical community are: - Professor Philip Candelas, Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics, with interests in string theory
- Dr Albina Danilova, a Junior Research Fellow with interests in mathematical finance;
- Dr Alex Paseau, Tutorial Fellow in Philosophy, who holds a BA in mathematics and has interests in the philosophy of mathematics, logic, metaphysics and epistemology; and
- Professor Sir Roger Penrose, an Emeritus Fellow, and one of the most influential mathematicians of recent times.
Andrew Hodges, who wrote Alan Turing: The Enigma and One to Nine, Marcus du Sautoy, who wrote The Music of the Primes and Finding Moonshine, and Roger Penrose, who wrote The Emperor’s New Mind and The Road to Reality, are all best-selling authors on mathematical subjects. Nick Woodhouse has written several undergraduate textbooks on relativity and mechanics. Further Information
For more information on the course and applying please see the Undergraduate Prospectus.
Student Profile Rob Dixon, 3rd Year, Mathematics and Statistics  The Maths course in Oxford is great, giving you a broad base of essential maths knowledge and skills in the first two years leading to a more in-depth study of the topics that really interest you thereafter. The department has some of the leading experts in their respective fields, giving a great opportunity to learn from people who really know what they’re talking about, and in many cases literally ‘wrote the textbook’! There’s also the opportunity in the 4th year to do a dissertation or statistical project, which is a great way to really get some hands-on experience of how to use all the maths you have learned. The tutors in Wadham are really friendly and are fantastic people to learn from. Wadham has one of the largest undergraduate populations in Oxford, and takes a relatively large number of mathematicians per year, which means a big pool of people to choose your friends from, both mathematical and not!
The extra-curricular side to Oxford, and Wadham, is great as well- there’s so much to get involved in, ranging from music to sport to getting involved in student politics and student unions. In my time here, I’ve played clarinet in one of the university’s orchestras, played saxophone at numerous college balls in Wadham’s funk band, trampolined for Oxford in the varsity match, and been on the Wadham Student Union as an Access and Academic Affairs Officer. Wadham also has a very active social side with lots of fun events throughout the year (including a one-day outdoor music festival in the Summer) which are all great fun for the students and help us to really bond as a community.
My time at Oxford, and Wadham has been really fantastic, it’s been a time of great opportunities and exactly what I have expected of my time at university. I’ve also made some great friends who I know I’m going to keep for life.
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