MSc / Postgraduate Diploma in Optimisation

This porgramme of study is unique and it deals with the specialist knowledge and skills
that lie behind the design and building of systems, equipment, goods and services that are the best.

The high-tech industries of today produce mathmatical models of components or of complete systems.
These are then analysed and experimented with until some desired outcome is achieved.
Sometimes it is tempting to accept any solution that works, rather than making sure the
outcome is the best possible.

For example, think of re-designing a petrol engine to meet more stringent emission requirements.
Any solution that meets those requirements fulfils the specification, but how much better to
go beyond that to an even cleaner engine.

Imagine the satisfaction of knowing that what you are doing is worthwhile and highly valued.
 

Mode of Study

The Postgraduate Diploma takes about nine months in full-time mode or two years part-time.

The MSc / PgD Optimisation is offered through the University's Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme.
 

Curriculum

-    Linear Optimisation
-    Non-linear Optimisation

      together with either
-    Modelling and Simulation

      or
-    Partial Differential Equation Models

These studies, starting at the end of September, constitute the Postgraduate Diploma.
MSc students also undertake a substantial project on a relevant topic of interest. This is
overseen by their personal supervisor.

The courses finish in June and full-time MSc students then embark upon their project,
completing it towards the end of September.