Full-time
The full-time programme lasts for one calendar year formally starting in the last week of September. The programme consists of taught components which are usually examined in the Third Term. The programme normally consists of 5 compulsory components, 3 optional components, plus an individual project. Each component corresponds to approximately 30 hours of lectures.
Four of the compulsory components are taught in the First Term and the remaining compulsory component is taught in the Second Term. The three optional components are divided between the First and Second Terms. Examinations for all components are held usually in the Third Term. Some components may include assessment by an element of coursework in addition to a written examination. After the examinations, all students will embark on an individual project with the submission early in September. The taught modules account for 2/3 of the final mark with the project making up 1/3. The course is equivalent to 90 ECTS, on the European Credit Transfer Scheme.
If students are unable to, or do not wish to, complete the project element, they may register for the Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematical Modelling which only covers the taught elements.
Part-time
The part-time programme will normally span two years and consists of the same components as the full-time programme. Students may spread the 8 taught modules to suit them over the two years, but must take each module coursework and written exam in the year they attended the module. However, the summer project must be taken in the summer of the second year.
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