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Scientific Computing and Data Analysis (Earth and Environmental Sciences) MSc

Durham University

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    05-OCT-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Advances in fields such as Physics, Engineering, Earth Sciences or Finance are increasingly driven by experts in computational techniques. Notably, people skilled to write code for the most powerful computers in the world and skilled to process the biggest data sets in the world can truly make a difference.The MSc in Scientific Computing and Data Analysis 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 analysisImplementation and application of fundamental techniques in a domain specialisation (presently astrophysics, particle physics, or financial mathematics).

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 34,500per year

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University information

Durham University

Durham University

  • University League Table

    5th

  • Campus address

    Durham City, Palatine Centre, Durham, Durham, DH1 3HP, United Kingdom

Teaching is research-led and delivered by some of the world's leading experts. Durham supports students to progress to career opportunities around the globe.
More than 120 countries are represented at Durham, creating a diverse and welcoming place to study with an international outlook.
Its collegiate system makes Durham University exceptional. Each student belongs to a college: an inspiring and supportive community to call home from day one.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    11th out of 117 2

    2nd out of 72 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    190 85%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    97.0 97%

    4th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.95 74%

    80th

    20
  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    180 85%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    94.0 94%

    1st

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.31 83%

    12th

    18

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