Overview

Mathematical models and computational methods are at the heart of the technological and scientific advances that are shaping our world.

There is also high demand for computational modellers and data scientists. This programme concentrates on the overlap and synergy between these fields.

Career opportunities

This Computational Applied Mathematics degree from The University of Edinburgh will provide training in the tools and techniques of mathematical modelling and scientific computing. It will also provide students with skills for problem solving using modern techniques of applied mathematics.

Key graduate employment sectors include:

software engineering
data science
banking and finance

In addition to entering employment, many of our graduates progress on to study a PhD in a variety of topics including:

applied and computational mathematics
computational biology
biomedical engineering
physics

Students have gone on to study their PhDs at a variety of highly-ranked universities such as ETH Zurich, Edinburgh, Bristol and St Andrews.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Dynamical Systems

Industrial Mathematics

Numerical Linear Algebra

Numerical Partial Differential Equations

Research Skills for Computational Applied Mathematics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

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Round 1 deadline:15 December
Round 2 deadline:31 March
Round 3 deadline:31 May

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Applied Mathematics Computational Mathematics View 45 other Masters in Applied Mathematics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent, in a numerate discipline such as mathematics, engineering, computer or physical sciences.

Previous study of applied mathematics, probability and differential equations at university level will be required.

Applicants should have studied a university level course with a substantial programming element, or have an equivalent level of programming experience.

You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements.

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Tuition Fees

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42310 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

16000 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time tuition fees:

Home students:£8,000

International students:£21,155

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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