Quantum Computing (979G5)

15 credits, Level 7 (Masters)

Autumn teaching

On this module, you will learn about quantum computation, providing its motivations and the foundation to describe quantum information processing on a hardware-independent level. You will learn the basic computational model, including its mathematical underpinnings, and the key intuitions behind its most famous algorithms.

Students who enrol in this module should be familiar with (or prepared to quickly learn about) complex numbers, matrices, eigenvalues and Boolean logic.

 

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses:

• Computer Science (with an industrial placement year) MComp
• Computer Science MComp
• Physics (Quantum Technology) (research placement) MPhys
• Physics (Quantum Technology) MPhys
• Physics with Data Science MPhys