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Complex Systems and Problems (MASc, Full-time)

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MASc in Complex Systems and Problems at The London Interdisciplinary School (LIS) develops interdisciplinary problem-solving as a genuine skill. It suits anyone with a specific challenge in mind, professionally or personally, or who simply values thinking this way. The most general of the three master's degrees at LIS, it is available full-time and part-time.

At the heart of the MASc in Complex Systems and Problems at The London Interdisciplinary School (LIS) you’ll find three things : interdisciplinary methods, complex problems, and the opportunity to work on the things that matter to you.

‍Interdisciplinary methods:

Build a practical toolkit of interdisciplinary skills, including qualitative and quantitative methods. You'll study modules covering approaches to linguistic, numeric, visual, experimental, and algorithmic data. A core module on Integration will teach you how to combine these methods to produce new insights that are greater than the sum of their parts.

Complex Problems:

Tackle complex problems by choosing one of three core modules to explore in depth: Cognition & Behaviour, Technology & Computation, or Systems & Processes.

Making it relevant to you:

Define and investigate a problem of personal or professional interest in your Capstone project. Guided by our world-class faculty and supported by partners from the LIS network, this is your chance to explore the problem that matters most to you and produce a piece of original work that reflects your unique interests and skills.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MASc in Complex Systems and Problems at The London Interdisciplinary School (LIS) develops interdisciplinary problem-solving as a genuine skill. It suits anyone with a specific challenge in mind, professionally or personally, or who simply values thinking this way. The most general of the three master's degrees at LIS, it is available full-time and part-time.

At the heart of the MASc in Complex Systems and Problems at The London Interdisciplinary School (LIS) you’ll find three things : interdisciplinary methods, complex problems, and the opportunity to work on the things that matter to you.

‍Interdisciplinary methods:

Build a practical toolkit of interdisciplinary skills, including qualitative and quantitative methods. You'll study modules covering approaches to linguistic, numeric, visual, experimental, and algorithmic data. A core module on Integration will teach you how to combine these methods to produce new insights that are greater than the sum of their parts.

Complex Problems:

Tackle complex problems by choosing one of three core modules to explore in depth: Cognition & Behaviour, Technology & Computation, or Systems & Processes.

Making it relevant to you:

Define and investigate a problem of personal or professional interest in your Capstone project. Guided by our world-class faculty and supported by partners from the LIS network, this is your chance to explore the problem that matters most to you and produce a piece of original work that reflects your unique interests and skills.

Admission Requirements

3.3+

The minimum requirement entry requirement is a 2:1 or above in an undergraduate degree from the UK, or the international equivalent, in any subject. LIS do not require a specific disciplinary background. What matters is your capacity to engage seriously with complex, interdisciplinary problems.

If you do not meet the standard entry requirement but have extensive professional experience in a related area, your application will be considered on an individual basis. In that case, make sure to include your most recent CV.

For applicants who do not have English as a first language, you may also be required to provide evidence of your knowledge of English. Contact [email protected] if you have questions regarding English language ability.

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All master's students access the same four-pillar careers offering: the LIS Network, one-to-one career coaching with internal and external professionals, an Interdisciplinary Career Design Framework and co-curriculars. Our graduate careers offering is designed as a springboard to help you develop your professional identity, build your sense of purpose and grow a network that will allow you to advance your career. A example of this is our ‘Systems Surgeries’, where organisations from the LIS Network bring real problems to the table and students consult on how to approach them, whether that is a newly awarded grant or a project the organisation is stuck on. These sessions give you direct exposure to the kinds of complex, real-world challenges you will be equipped to tackle, and students are often invited to continue working on these projects with the organisation in a professional capacity afterwards.
LIS holds a sponsorship licence and can accept international students. Students requiring an LIS Sponsored Student Visa will need to pass a Secure English Language Test (SELT) taken within the two years prior to application. Further details about the Visa application process will be shared with you at the point of offer, or reach out to admissions at [email protected] with any questions about your situation.
LIS offers a number of scholarships to support students in accessing our master's programmes. You can find full details and apply via the LIS website. LIS also offers bursaries in the form of partial fee discounts, considered on a case-by-case basis and subject to evidence of need. To enquire, email [email protected]. Beyond what LIS offers directly, UK students can apply for a Postgraduate Master's Loan of up to £11,570 to help with fees and living costs. You do not start repaying until you are earning above the threshold, and the rules differ slightly depending on whether you are in England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland. See gov.uk/masters-loan for details. International students may also be eligible to study as a Chevening Scholar. See chevening.org/apply for more information.
All master's programmes at LIS are built around three strands: Problems, Methods and Research. In the Problems strand, you explore a complex real-world issue in depth. In the Methods strand, you build a practical toolkit of quantitative and qualitative skills. In the Research strand, everything comes together by applying the methods to a problem of your choice in an independent Capstone project. These strands are designed to intersect and reinforce each other throughout the programme. You are not learning abstract theory on one side and unrelated skills on the other, the methods you learn are always in service of the problems you are investigating.
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