Informatics

The University of Edinburgh
Undergraduate (Integrated Masters) 4+ Year Degree MInf Full-time 5 Years Computer science

A-Level Entry

A*A*A* - AAB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£36,000

About this course

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.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades A*A*A* - AAB
Scottish Higher AAAAA

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2139 Information technology professionals
5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
2141 Web design professionals
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians

Course Details

Qualification
Master of Information - MInf
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Undergraduate (Integrated Masters)
Subjects
Computer science
Avg. Graduate Salary
£36,000