Programme structure: Scientific Computing with Data Science (MSc) - what's running in 2027/28

Please note: Programme and unit information may change as the relevant academic field develops. We may also make changes to the structure of programmes and assessments to improve the student experience.

    This section describes which Units you will take in which year of study. It indicates which units are mandatory and where you will be able to choose. The overall pass marks you will need to achieve in order to progress or achieve an award are shown. The full regulations concerning progression and completion are held in the University's Regulations and Code of Practice. Any particular aspects of your programme that are unusual will be highlighted. If any Units are must pass this will be shown below. The linked unit specifications detail any additional requirements.

    What do the Levels represent?

    What do the teaching blocks (TB) mean?

    If you are selecting optional units, ensure that you have a balanced workload through the year.

  • Year 1 (2027/28)
Unit name Unit code Credit points Status Teaching Block
Group Project in Scientific Computing with Data Science CHEMM0025 20 Mandatory TB-4
Special Topics in Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning SCIFM0002 20 Mandatory TB-2
Special Core in Software Engineering and High Performance Computing for Scientists SCIFM0004 20 Mandatory TB-1,TB-2
Research Project in Scientific Computing with Data Science CHEMM0026 60 Mandatory AYEAR
Intensive Scientific Computing with Data Science CHEMM0053 40 Mandatory TB-1
Select one 20 credit point optional unit. The list below may be expanded depending on students' background and experience and includes level 7 units shared with integrated masters programmes in the Schools of Chemistry and Physics.
Research Skills and Project Planning for Scientific Computing CHEMM0036 20 Optional TB-2
Advanced Topics in Current Research 2 CHEMM0051 20 Optional TB-4
Core Environmental Analytical Chemistry CHEMM0047 20 Optional TB-1
Adv. Environmental Analytical Chemistry CHEMM0048 20 Optional TB-2
General Relativity and Cosmology PHYSM0051 20 Optional TB-2
Nuclear Reactor Physics PHYSM0046 20 Optional TB-2
Global Geophysics and Seismology EASCM0072 20 Optional TB-2
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Award requirements

The pass mark set by the University for any level 7 unit is 50 out of 100.

For detailed rules on the award of credit, reassessment and award of a qualification please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.

Degree classifications:

A classification will be awarded in the following qualifications:

  • Taught postgraduate Masters degree, including a Master of Research (MRes)
  • Postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications
  • Exit awards of Postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates in designated programmes (as described in the programme specification) where students choose to withdraw from the intended programme but otherwise achieve the necessary credit points for the exit award.

A classification is not awarded for exit awards where students are required to withdraw from the programme on academic grounds.

The overall final programme mark is calculated as the average of all unit marks in the programme, weighted by credit point value.

The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:

  • Distinction = final programme mark of 70+
  • Merit = final programme mark of 60-69
  • Pass = final programme mark of 50-59
  • Fail = final programme mark of 49 or less

* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.

Diploma/certificate stages:

To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 100 must be at level 7.

To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level 7.

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