Informatics | The University of Edinburgh

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Course summary

Our flagship MInf degree is an integrated programme that earns you a masters level qualification over five years.

You will gain a range of experience across all areas of informatics and be able to study your chosen specialist area, in-depth, at masters level.

Areas of study

The first three years are similar to our BSc and BEng programmes and provide a firm foundation for advanced study in informatics. You will cover a diverse range of topics, including the areas of:

computer science
artificial intelligence
cognitive science

Plus computational links to:

linguistics
neuroscience
psychology
biology

The final two years of study will consist of many specialised course choices and a personal project.

In your final year, you will be able to access a wide range of masters-level courses delivered by leaders in their fields.

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: G500
Institution code:: E56

Open days

The University of Edinburgh - Postgraduate Discovery Day
18 Mar 2026, 09:00
Edinburgh

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Student Outcomes

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80 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

95 Go onto work and study

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