Key information
- Level
- Postgraduate Taught
- Delivery type
- Full Time
- Degree qualification
- MSc
- Mode of delivery
- On-Campus
- Duration
- 1 year
- Location
- Edinburgh
- Start date
- September
Climate change stands as a formidable force, poised to reshape our environment and the very fabric of human society. Within this programme, we have tailored an educational avenue for you to delve into the intricate world of mathematical modelling as it pertains to climate change. Here, you will explore the mathematical models to analyse causes, consequences, and strategies related to climate change. Our programme will ensure that you are well-equipped with the mathematical foundations essential to excel in this dynamic field.
Thinking about a future in Mathematics?
Join our webinar on Tuesday 20 May at 11am (GMT) with Professor Des Johnston to explore our MSc Mathematics programmes. Hear from Prof. Michela Ottobre on cutting-edge research and get student insights. Includes a live Q&A and entry into a £2,000 bursary draw.
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Our academics enrich your learning journey with their research, intersecting applied mathematics and climate & environmental sciences. Their expertise spans key areas including:
- Climate Modelling - Developing computational models to understand and predict climate patterns, extreme weather events, and long-term climate change.
- Ecosystem Modelling - Modelling techniques to study predator-prey dynamics, population ecology, epidemiology, and managing natural resources.
- Sustainability Analytics - Leveraging optimization, statistics and machine learning to evaluate sustainability policies and drive data-based decision making.
- Environmental Risk Assessment - Employing mathematical and statistical methods to quantify climate-related risks and uncertainties.
Go Global
There are currently no Go Global opportunities for this particular programme. However, other Go Global opportunities may be available. Please contact studywithus@hw.ac.uk for more information.
Course content
September Intake - Edinburgh
Mandatory September
- Mathematical Ecology
- Modelling and Simulation in the Life Sciences
- Modelling and Tools
Optional September
- Climate Change, Sustainability and Adaptation
- Optimisation
- Statistical Methods
Mandatory January
- Data Assimilation
Optional January
- Mathematical Biology and Medicine
- Partial Differential Equations
- Numerical Analysis (PDEs)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Bayesian Inference & Computational Methods
Mandatory May
- Masters Project and Dissertation
Programme Video
Applied Mathematical Sciences Video
Fees and funding
| Status | Full Time |
|---|---|
| UK | £10,528 |
| International | £19,816 |
- Status: Your residency status is usually defined as the country where you have been ordinarily resident for the three years before the start of your course.
- International: 'International' includes applicants from European Union countries who do not hold Pre-Settled or Settled status in UK. (This does not include students from the Republic of Ireland - see above).
Scholarships and bursaries
Postgraduate scholarships and bursaries
We aim to encourage well-qualified, ambitious students to study with us and we offer a wide variety of scholarships and bursaries to achieve this. Over £6 million worth of opportunities are available in fee and stipend scholarships, and more than 400 students benefit from this support.
Entry requirements
We have standard entry requirements for all of our courses that you will have to meet.
Entry is aimed at graduates with strong mathematical knowledge and skills. A 2:1 honours degree in mathematics, statistics or a related subject with a substantial mathematical content is desired. We will accept 2:2 with relevant academic subjects and relevant professional qualifications. Motivation and a willingness to work hard are also important pre-requisites.
Why Heriot-Watt
We're the top university in Scotland for graduate outcomes which means that more of our graduates are employed or in postgraduate education than any other institution in the country and we ranked 5th in the UK.
We're also rated number one in the UK for CEO or MD roles, meaning more of our graduates go on to become CEOs or MDs than any other university in the whole of the UK. On top of that, we have beautiful campuses, across the globe, so you'll get a truly international education. Our Edinburgh Campus is home to Oriam, Scotland's National Sports Performance Centre combined with plenty of wellbeing resources, prioritising fitness and mental health for all students. Our Global Research Institutes look at solving real world issues such as climate change and saving our oceans as well as working on the next medical technological breakthrough and the future of AI and robots.
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