Master in Computational Mathematics

The overall aim of the Master in Computational Mathematics is to provide advanced mathematical training in fields on the border between mathematics and computing. The course is designed, on the one hand, to extend  the mathematical training of informatics engineering graduates and, on the other, to give science and engineering graduates (mathematics, physics, engineering, etc.) access to knowledge of computing techniques and tools to apply and add to their mathematical training.

Master's Degree

Students will be awarded a Master in Computational Mathematics degree certificate, expressly stating the major concentration that they have taken as their specialization. This could be any of the following:

• Geometry and Graph Computing
• Modelling and Scientific Computing
• Mathematical Modelling of Reasoning

Curriculum

To earn the Master’s degree, it is compulsory for students to take:

• A major concentration, where students must select subjects worth at least 30 ECTS from all the subjects listed under their chosen major specialization
• A minor concentration, where students must select subjects worth at least 20 ECTS from the subjects listed under a concentration other than their chosen major specialization
• A number of optional subjects worth up to 10 ECTS to be selected by students from any of the subjects that they have not already taken
• A master thesis, worth 30 ECTS

Students interested in taking a more intensive specialization can opt for the following alternative:

• A single specialization, where they must take subjects worth at least 40 ECTS from all the subjects in the chosen specialization
• A number of optional subjects, worth 20 ECTS, to be chosen by students from any of the subjects that they have not already taken
• A master thesis, worth 30 ECTS

Students will complete the Master course in just over one academic year: the 60 subject credits from October to June, and the master thesis in just a few more months.

• Subjects by modules and concentrations (in Spanish)
  

• Descriptions of all the subjects (in Spanish)

The master thesis is a theoretical or theoretical/practical assignment, involving a detailed study of a specific field. Through their master thesis, students are expected to demonstrate an ability to understand, analyse and synthesize advanced knowledge (beyond what they have acquired on the course) within an area, as well as potential for innovation.

Admission to doctoral studies

This master course has an additional research track, qualifying students for doctoral studies (see requirements) without having to complete a master thesis. For admission to doctoral studies, students have to take subjects worth 60 ECTS specified by their thesis supervisor before completing their PhD thesis.

For more information, see the Facultad de Informática's official postgraduate programme.