Applied Mathematical Sciences (MSc, Postgraduate Diploma)

Heriot-Watt University the United Kingdom

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The award
MSc, Postgraduate Diploma

How long you will study
find out

Domestic course fees
GBP 5360

How you will study
full-time, part-time

Course starts
September

International course fees
GBP 14520

All study options

About Applied Mathematical Sciences at Heriot-Watt University

This is one of the few dedicated Applied Mathematics MSc programmes in the UK. For over 40 years Heriot-Watt has been exceptionally strong in Applied Mathematics and we have world-leading researchers in many related areas and very good links with industry.

Our flexible programme is designed to equip students with the modern, transferrable mathematical and statistical skills to prepare them for careers in industry and research.

Students will gain a solid, theoretical and practical foundation through a diverse range of taught courses and applications oriented projects.

Learn more about the MSc Applied Mathematical Sciences directly from Associate Professor Robert Weston in this video

Programme duration

AwardDuration

MSc

One year

Diploma 9 months

Also available part-time over 2 to 3 years.

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Study options for this course

The award How you will study How long you will study Course starts Domestic course fees International course fees
The awardMSc, Postgraduate DiplomaHow you will studyFull-time, Part-timeHow long you will study find out
Course startsSeptemberDomestic course feesGBP 5360International course feesGBP 14520

Notes about fees for this course

Status*Full-timePart-timePer courseScotland / Non-UK EU£5,360 £2,680 £670England / Northern Ireland / Wales£5,360 £2,680 £670Overseas£14,520 £7,260 £1,815

* If you are unsure which category you fall in to, you should complete a fee status enquiry form, which allows us to assess your fees.

** Fee per course

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.

View our full range of postgraduate taught scholarships.

Entry requirements

Entry is aimed at graduates with strong mathematical knowledge and skills. A good honours degree in mathematics, statistics or a related subject with a substantial mathematical content is desired. Motivation and a willingness to work hard are also important pre-requisites.

English language requirements

Important: If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability.

The minimum requirement for English language is IELTS 6.5, we also accept TOEFL (scores of 79 and higher).

We also offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement prior to starting your master's programme:

14 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5 with no more than one skill at 4.5);
10 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5 with minimum of 5.0 in all skills);
6 weeks English (for IELTS 5.5 with minimum of 5.5 in reading & writing and minimum of 5.0 in speaking & listening)