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MSc - Master of Science
Strand Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Strand Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Strand Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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Overview
Complex Systems Modelling MSc – from Biomedical & Natural to Economic & Social Sciences course will teach you to apply mathematical techniques in the rapidly developing and exciting interdisciplinary field of complex systems and examine how they apply to a variety of areas including biomedicine, nature, economics and social sciences. This research-led course is suitable for graduates who wish to work in research and development in an academic or industrial environment.
Course detail
We use lectures and group tutorials to deliver most of the modules on the course. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study. Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work, e.g. 150 hours work for a 15-credit module. These hours cover every aspect of the module: lectures, tutorials, independent study, coursework and preparation for examinations. During your work on the MSc Project you will have regular meetings with your project supervisor, but you are expected to spend the majority of your time in self-study to complete the project.
Teaching and assessment
The primary method of assessment for this degree is written examination. You may also be assessed by essays, practical examination, oral presentation, reports, class tests and projects. The nature of assessment varies by module.
Career prospects
Graduates from this course go on to work in areas including: Management consultancy, Biotechnology, Machine learning and data science, Financial and re-insurance sectors, Smart cities and Urban policy, Energy and environment, Science of materials and engineering, Software development, Internet of Things, Cybersecurity and Defence, Entertainment and Serious Gaming and Research.
Bachelors degree with 2:1 honours degree in a suitable quantitative discipline, such as mathematics, physics, computer science, or engineering. A sound background in basic mathematics, in particular a familiarity with standard concepts of calculus, linear algebra, differential equations and elementary probability theory, will be assumed. In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. A 2:2 honours degree (or international equivalent) may be acceptable depending on the candidate's academic background.
Students living in
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£12,468 per year
Students from Domestic
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£29,472 per year
Students from EU
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£29,472 per year
Students from International
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