Program Overview

Complex Systems Modelling MSc

Key information

Study mode: Full time, Part time Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent): UK 180/ECTS 90 Application status: Open Start date: September 2025

Course essentials

Base campus

Strand Campus

Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.

Regulating bodies

King's is regulated by the Office for Students

Entry requirements

UK applicants

• Standard requirements: A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree
• Programme-Specific Requirements: Bachelors degree with 2:1 honours degree in Applied Mathematics or Physics. Applications from candidates with a solid background in pure mathematics and a fervent interest in applications are strongly encouraged.

International applicants

• Equivalent International qualifications: Select a country to view equivalent qualifications
• English language requirements: English language band D

Teaching & structure

Teaching methods - what to expect

• Lectures
• Group Tutorials
• Independent Study

We use lectures and group tutorials to deliver most of the modules on the course. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study.

Assessment

• Coursework
• Written/Practical Examinations
• Class tests
• Unseen written examinations
• Quizzes

Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations.

Structure

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits. For the part-time MSc, students should aim to take four modules in each year. The project is taken in the second year.

Required modules

• Theory of Complex Networks (15 credits)
• Mathematical Foundations for Complex Systems Modelling (15 credits)
• Individual Research Project (60 credits)
• Research Methods & Advanced Topics in Complex Systems (15 credits)

Optional modules

• Stochastic Processes and Applications (15 credits)
• Mathematical Biology (15 credits)
• Elements of Statistical Learning (15 credits)
• Equilibrium Analysis of Complex Systems (15 credits)
• Introduction to Classical and Quantum Computation (15 credits)

Employability

Graduates from this course go on to work in areas including:

• Management consultancy
• Biotechnology
• Machine learning and data science
• Financial and re-insurance sectors
• Smart cities and Urban policy
• Energy and environment
• Science of materials and engineering
• Software development
• Internet of Things
• Cybersecurity and Defence
• Entertainment and Serious Gaming
• Research

Destinations

Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:

• Risk Analyst, Renaissance
• Manager, HSBC
• Decision Scientist, Cabot Financial
• Principal Engineer, Opsbase
• CEO and Founder, Incotrade

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

• UK: Full time £13,500 per year (2025/26), Part time £6,750 per year (2025/26)
• International: Full time £31,600 per year (2025/26), Part time £15,800 per year (2025/26)

Deposit

• Home deposit: £500
• International deposit: £2000

Additional Costs

• Books if you choose to buy your own copies
• Clothing for optional course related events and competitions
• Library fees and fines
• Personal photocopies
• Printing course handouts
• Society membership fees
• Stationery
• Graduation costs
• Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses

Funding

To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.