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Master of Informatics

University of Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • 5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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University of Edinburgh campus

About the program

A professional master's building IT technical and management skills for students from varied backgrounds.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge of Informatics and design and evaluate computational solutions
  • Use relevant digital tools
  • And interpret technical evidence.

Career outcomes

  • IT roles in healthcare
  • Business consulting
  • Education
  • Finance and social media

Curriculum

  • Required courses cover foundations of informatics
  • Database applications
  • IT strategy and governance
  • Interactive system design and web development
  • And leading technical projects
  • Followed by an informatics capstone. Students add a concentration or electives
  • The exact credit total was not shown on the catalogue page.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • SQA Highers AAAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred)
  • A levels from A*A*A* to AAB in one set of exams
  • IB from 43 points with 777 at HL to 34 points with 665 at HL
  • Plus English language evidence
  • Other qualifications: international equivalent chosen by country on the programme page.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualification meeting the programme requirements, Including required subjects, Some programmes also offer entry to year 2.

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements and the UCAS deadline (13 January 2027 for most programmes) at. Apply through UCAS using the programme's UCAS code. Provide your qualifications
  2. Personal statement
  3. Reference and English language evidence. Wait for the selection decision. Some programmes also ask for a portfolio or interview. Accept your offer and submit your qualifications. Apply for a Student visa before the start date. The Student Immigration Service can help.

Other costs

Tuition per year£40,900 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£51,727 GBP

Program details

CampusMultiple campuses
Faculty or schoolSchool of Informatics
DepartmentComputer Science and Information Technology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value600
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 5 years.