School of Mathematics, CSE

Module

Research Skills for Computational Applied Mathematics (MSc)

Academic year

2025-2026

Notes

MSc teaching stream in computational and applied mathematics.

DRPS entry (2025-26)

• Course: Research Skills for Computational Applied Mathematics (MATH11197)
• School/College: School of Mathematics, College of Science and Engineering
• Level/Credits: SCQF 11, 20 credits (ECTS 10)
• Course start: Full Year
• DRPS URL: https://www.drps.ed.ac.uk/25-26/dpt/cxmath11197.htm
• Summary: Compulsory CAM MSc course focused on supervised research skills, group report writing, and joint presentation work.

DRPS synthesis

Learning objectives

• Apply mathematical and numerical techniques to contemporary applied mathematics problems.
• Develop dissertation-ready research skills in writing, computing, and oral communication.
• Work collaboratively to critically analyse literature and produce a technical report.

Course content

• Supervised workshop and reading-group format based on recent research papers.
• Guided exploration of computational and applied mathematics problems with substantial numerical components.
• School seminar engagement and group-led analysis of selected research articles.

Assessment profile

• 100% coursework (written group report and joint presentation).
• No written exam.