MSc in Mathematical Sciences and MMath in Mathematics Handbook (2025-26)

8.3. Careers Service

Careers guidance is provided by the Careers Service (http://www.careers.ox.ac.uk/), which also provides training in writing applications and CVs, interview techniques and analysis of transferable skills. The Careers Service provides information about occupations and employers, and advertises work experience opportunities. The Careers Service can also advise students who are considering continuing their studies to complete a DPhil or a PhD.

In addition to its general programme, the Careers Service runs an annual "Jobs for Mathematicians" half-day, in collaboration with the Mathematical Institute. At this event there are talks from alumni working in various industries and a talk for those interested in continuing on to further postgraduate study. In 2025-26, this event will take place on Tuesday, 18th November 2025. For more details, see https://www.careers.ox.ac.uk/jmf.

Other events will be held during the year — including as part of the "Fridays@2" and "Fridays@4" seminar series (see Section 5.9). Further information about postgraduate study opportunities can be found at the following links:

Mathematical Institute: http://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/study-here/postgraduate-study

Department of Statistics: https://www.stats.ox.ac.uk/graduate-research

Department of Computer Science: http://www.cs.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/index.html