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MSc - Master of Science
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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Course details
Developments in fields such physics, engineering, Earth sciences or finance are increasingly driven by experts in computational techniques. Those with the skills to write code for the most powerful computers in the world and to process the biggest data sets in the world have the potential to make a positive impact on issues relating to the Earth and its environment.
Our suite of Masters in Scientific Computing and Data Analysis (MISCADA) offers an application-focused course to deliver these skills with three interwoven strands:
•Computer Science underpinnings of scientific computing (algorithms, data structures, implementation techniques, and computer tool usage)
•Mathematical aspects of data analysis and the simulation and analysis of mathematical models
•Implementation and application of fundamental techniques in an area of specialisation (as well as Earth and Environmental Sciences we offer options in Astrophysics, Computer Vision and Robotics, or Financial Technology)
A UK first or upper second class honours degree (BSc) or equivalent. In Physics or a subject with basic physics courses OR In Computer Science OR In Mathematics OR In Earth Sciences OR In Engineering OR In any natural sciences with a strong quantitative element.
Students living in
Domestic
£14,500 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£14,500 per year
Students from Channel Islands
£34,000 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£34,000 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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