Program Overview
The High Performance Computing at The University of Edinburgh is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the High Performance Computing programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 22,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the High Performance Computing programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- HPC Architectures
- Message-Passing Programming
- Programming Skills
- Threaded Programming
- HPC Ecosystem
- Software Development
- Project Preparation
- Parallel Numerical Algorithms
- Parallel Programming Languages
- Advanced Parallel Programming
- Parallel Design Patterns
- Performance Programming
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- To apply for the MSc in HPC, you will normally require a UK 2:1 or its international equivalent in computer science, physics, informatics, mathematics, engineering or chemistry and experience in computer programming (see below). Applicants who have equivalent work experience may also be considered.
- Programming languages
- No prior HPC knowledge is assumed, but you should have experience in programming and must be a competent programmer, preferably in C, C++, Fortran or Java.
- International students
- All international applicants must meet our general entry and English Language Requirements
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 22,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 22,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Edinburgh directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months