1. Prelude

This handbook applies to students starting the MSc in Mathematics and the Foundations of Computer Science in Michaelmas term 2025. The information in this handbook may be different for students starting in other years. 

The Examination Regulations relating to this course are available at 
https://examregs.admin.ox.ac.uk/

If there is a conflict between the information in this handbook and the Examination Regulations then you should follow the Examinations Regulations. If you have any concerns please contact 
mfocs@maths.ox.ac.uk.

The information in this handbook is accurate as at September 2025, however it may be necessary for changes to be made in certain circumstances, as explained at www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/coursechanges. If such changes are made the department will publish a new version of this handbook together with a list of the changes and students will be informed.