Mathematical Modelling

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 12.4 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 24.5 k / Year(s) Deadline: Jul 28, 2024
16 place StudyQA ranking:2733 Duration:1 year

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This MSc provides an ideal foundation for students wishing to advance their mathematical modelling skills. The programme teaches students the basic concepts which arise in a broad range of technical and scientific problems and illustrates how these may be applied in a research context to provide powerful solutions.

Students develop an understanding of the processes undertaken to arrive at a suitable mathematical model and are taught the fundamental analytical techniques and computational methods used to develop insight into system behaviour. The programme introduces a range of problems - industrial, biological and environmental - and associated conceptual models and solutions.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of five core modules (75 credits), three optional modules (45 credits), and a research dissertation (60 credits). 
The part-time option normally spans two years. The eight taught modules are spread over the two years. The research dissertation is taken in the summer of the second year.

Core modules

  • Advanced Modelling Mathematical Techniques
  • Nonlinear Systems
  • Operational Research
  • Computational and Simulation Methods
  • Frontiers in Mathematical Modelling and its Applications

Optional modules

  • Asymptotic Methods & Boundary Layer Theory
  • Biomathematics
  • Cosmology
  • Evolutionary Game Theory and Population Genetics
  • Financial Mathematics
  • Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
  • Mathematical Ecology
  • Quantitative and Computational Finance
  • Real Fluids
  • Traffic Flow
  • Waves and Wave Scattering

Dissertation/report

All MSc students undertake an independent research project, which culminates in a dissertation of approximately 15,000-words and a project presentation.

Teaching and learning

The programme is delivered through seminar-style lectures and problem and computer-based classes. Student performance is assessed through a combination of unseen examination and coursework. For the majority of courses, the examination makes up between 90–100% of the assessment. The project is assessed through the dissertation and an oral presentation.

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

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