2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MSc Mathematics and Computer Science
Programme code: | MSC-MATH&CS | UCAS code: | |
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Duration: | 12 Months | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
Programme manager: | Dr A Parker | Contact address: | a.e.parker@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 180
Entry requirements:
Upper second class degree or equivalent in mathematics, computer science with a substantial mathematics component, or in a degree scheme containing a substantial mathematics component.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Mathematics
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
School of Mathematics
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research, Computer Science.
Programme specification:
The programme will:
- provide training in mathematics and computer science;
- expose students to modern developments in mathematics and computer science;
- be flexible in allowing the student to take a broad range of options, including modules within pure mathematics, applied mathematics, financial mathematics, statistics and probability, and computing;
- reflect the research interests of the Schools of Mathematics and Computing.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Candidates must enrol on 180 or 185 credits overall, with at least 135 credits at level 5M.
Optional modules:
Candidates are required to enrol on exactly one of the following two modules:
COMP5200M | MSc Project | 60 credits | 1 Jan to 30 Sep | |
MATH5000M | Dissertation in Mathematics | 60 credits | 1 Jun to 30 Sep |
Candidates are required to choose 120 or 125 credits from the following modules, with at least 40 credits in Level 5 MATH modules and at least 40 credits in Level 5 COMP modules. COMP5940M counts as either a Computer Science module or a Mathematics module for this purpose.
COMP3611 | Machine Learning | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
COMP3910 | Combinatorial Optimisation | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
COMP3940 | Graph Algorithms and Complexity Theory | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
COMP5400M | Bio-Inspired Computing | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
COMP5710M | Algorithms | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
COMP5810M | Advanced Distributed Systems | 15 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
COMP5811M | Parallel and Concurrent Programming | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
COMP5820M | Mobile Application Development | 15 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
COMP5830M | Knowledge Representation and Machine Learning | 15 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
COMP5840M | Data Mining and Text Analytics | 15 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
COMP5850M | Cloud Computing | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
COMP5860M | Semantic Technologies and Applications | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
COMP5870M | Image Analysis | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
COMP5880M | Scientific Visualization | 15 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
COMP5920M | Scheduling | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
COMP5930M | Scientific Computation | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
COMP5940M | Graph Theory: Structure and Algorithms | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH3021 | Philosophy of Logic and Mathematics | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH3033 | Graph Theory | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH3044 | Number Theory | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH3071 | Groups and Symmetry | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH3104 | Proof and Computation | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH3113 | Differential Geometry | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH3120 | Models and Sets | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH3143 | Combinatorics | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH3153 | Coding Theory | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH3193 | Algebras and Representations | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH3210 | Metric Spaces | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH3215 | Hilbert Spaces and Fourier Analysis | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH3225 | Topology | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH3232 | Transformation Geometry | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH3355 | Hamiltonian Systems | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH3365 | Mathematical Methods | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH3374 | Linear and Non-Linear Waves | 15 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
MATH3375 | Hydrodynamic Stability | 15 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
MATH3385 | Quantum Mechanics | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH3396 | Dynamical Systems | 15 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
MATH3397 | Nonlinear Dynamics | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH3414 | Analytic Solutions of Partial Differential Equations | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH3424 | Introduction to Entropy in the Physical World | 15 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
MATH3458 | Geophysical Fluid Dynamics | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH3459 | Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH3474 | Numerical Methods | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH3475 | Modern Numerical Methods | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH3491 | Discrete Systems and Integrability | 15 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
MATH3510 | Actuarial Mathematics 1 | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH3520 | Actuarial Mathematics 2 | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH3531 | Cosmology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH3565 | Mathematical Biology | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH3567 | Evolutionary Modelling | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH3620 | Fluid Dynamics 2 | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH3714 | Linear Regression and Robustness | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH3723 | Statistical Theory | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH3733 | Stochastic Financial Modelling | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH3772 | Multivariate Analysis | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH3802 | Time Series | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH3820 | Bayesian Statistics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH3823 | Generalised Linear Models | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH3880 | Introduction to Statistics and DNA | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH5015M | Linear Analysis 1 | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH5021M | Philosophy of Logic and Mathematics | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH5104M | Advanced Proof and Computation | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH5113M | Advanced Differential Geometry | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH5120M | Advanced Models and Sets | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH5153M | Advanced Coding Theory | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH5246M | Fields and Galois Theory | 20 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
MATH5253M | Commutative Algebra and Algebraic Geometry | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH5325M | Models in Actuarial Science | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH5356M | Advanced Hamiltonian Systems | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH5366M | Advanced Mathematical Methods | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH5373M | Advanced Linear and Nonlinear Waves | 20 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
MATH5376M | Advanced Hydrodynamic Stability | 20 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
MATH5386M | Advanced Quantum Mechanics | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH5395M | Advanced Dynamical Systems | 20 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
MATH5398M | Advanced Nonlinear Dynamics | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH5424M | Advanced Entropy in the Physical World | 20 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
MATH5458M | Advanced Geophysical Fluid Dynamics | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH5459M | Advanced Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH5476M | Advanced Modern Numerical Methods | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH5492M | Advanced Discrete Systems and Integrability | 20 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
MATH5566M | Advanced Mathematical Biology | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH5567M | Advanced Evolutionary Modelling | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH5714M | Linear Regression and Robustness and Smoothing | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH5743M | Statistical Learning | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH5772M | Multivariate and Cluster Analysis | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH5802M | Time Series and Spectral Analysis | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH5820M | Bayesian Statistics and Causality | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH5824M | Generalised Linear and Additive Models | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH5825M | Independent Learning and Skills Project | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MATH5835M | Statistical Computing | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MATH5880M | Statistics and DNA | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Depending on the student's interest, further modules are available as options upon approval by the Programme Coordinator.
Last updated: 26/04/2017
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