There is no central admissions system. Courses usually begin in September or October. Application deadlines vary between Universities, and Universities will often accept late applications. However, it is advisable to apply for a place before the middle of January to be sure of consideration, especially when arrangements for financial assistance have to be made. British University students should normally approach a member of staff in their local mathematics or statistics department in the first instance.
All departments listed can provide information and advice.
For further sources of information see below. Also some universities may have a limited number of competitive private studentships to offer. The implication of the change for the provision of funded places will not be clear until some way through the year 2000. A limited number of other sponsored studentships may also be available. Advertisements for CASE and other sponsored studentships are often circulated to all of the departments listed in this booklet.