Informatics
The University of EdinburghInformatics MInf is an integrated masters undergraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 5 years. 71% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £36,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is A*A*A* - AAB.
A-Level Entry
A*A*A* - AAB
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
70.83%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£36,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
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
Career Prospects
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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
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ