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.