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SMS MSc Student Handbook 2024/2025 (Sep 2024 Start)

1. Disclaimer

This handbook should be used together with the Academic Regulations and http://arcs.qmul.ac.uk/students/. This handbook provides information specific to the School of Mathematical Sciences, while arcs.qmul.ac.uk/students gives information common to all students at Queen Mary. The Academic Regulations provide detailed information on progression, award and classification requirements.

Nothing in this handbook overrides the Academic Regulations, which always take precedence.

The Academic Regulations are available online at: http://www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk/policy/


The information in this handbook is correct as of [Monday 23rd October 2024] after minor amendments. In the unlikely event of substantial amendments to the material, the School of Mathematical Sciences will inform you of the changes. Any changes will be communicated via email to your University email address.

Queen Mary cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of information given in third party publications or websites referred to in this handbook.


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This handbook is available in large print format. If you would like a large print copy, please contact the Maths School Office, Mathematical Sciences Building - MB102 (first floor), 02078825470. If you have other requirements for the handbook, please contact Sajida Rahman (Student Support Officer), 02078825454.


  • A single-page version (derived automatically from this QMPlus book version) is also available. Please contact the Maths School Office
  • For a printed version, please use your web browser to print this single-page version  - For a PDF version, please use your web browser to print this single-page version to PDF. (Some operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows 10, provide a "Print to PDF" printer driver. Alternatively, free PDF printer drivers are available, such as PDFCreator for Microsoft Windows.)
  • For earlier versions, please see the archive of student handbooks from previous years. Please contact the Maths School Office