Education and training

EPCC runs two established masters programmes, built on 30 years of teaching excellence, which are available on-campus and online:

• High Performance Computing
• High Performance Computing with Data Science

This year we have also launched a new MSc programme in collaboration with Heriot-Watt University, UK:

• Imaging, Vision and High Performance Computing 

This is an innovative degree that combines EPCC's globally respected capabilities in High Performance Computing (HPC) with Heriot-Watt University's world leading expertise in Signal and Image Processing.

Outside our masters programmes, we work with the Bayes Centre and Schools throughout the University to deliver interdisciplinary programmes built on expertise from across the University.

In addition, we offer the opportunity to study for a PhD in areas related to High Performance Computing, Computational Data Science and Software Sustainability.

EPCC provides practical training in our areas of expertise, delivered by experienced practitioners and backed up by practical exercises and real-world examples. 

^{Below: some of the students of our 2024 HPC Summer School.}

In HPC, you will learn the fundamentals of the message-passing and shared-memory programming models through to advanced performance optimisation techniques for leading-edge HPC architectures. 

Our Data Science courses cover the spectrum, from details of specific machine learning algorithms to their practical application. You will be introduced to the approaches required to undertake Data Science at scale and to work with Big Data.

Informed by our software development projects, you will gain a thorough knowledge of programming standards and the skills required to produce robust and maintainable software.

We deliver courses to undergraduate and postgraduate students, academic researchers and commercial clients. Read more in our Training section.

As well as delivering courses for our own Masters Programmes, we also contribute to other University of Edinburgh programmes such as the online Masters in Data Science, Technology and Innovation which is delivered by seven Schools across the University of Edinburgh.

To find out more about education and training at EPCC, please contact us.