MInf Informatics (5-year undergraduate Masters Programme)

5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Edinburgh

Program Overview

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.

Years 1, 2 and 3 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

Years 4 and 5 will consist of specialised course choices and a personal project. In Year 5, you will be able to access a wide range of Masters-level courses delivered by leaders in their fields.

Our facilities

You will be mostly based in the School of Informatics with lectures, tutorials and classes held in Appleton Tower. The building is located in the University's Central Campus area, and provides purpose-built facilities and dedicated learning and teaching spaces.You will also attend classes in the Nucleus building at the King’s Buildings campus. The King’s Buildings campus is around 15 minutes by bus from the Central Campus. The Nucleus building is a new shared learning, teaching and social hub, built to a sustainable and environmentally efficient design.You will have access to computer laboratories in Appleton Tower and quality software support. You will also be able to use the University’s facilities, including libraries and common student spaces.

Popular employers

Popular employers include: Google, Facebook, Amazon, IBM, SkyScanner, Intel, Samsung, ARM, Nvida, Keysight, RockStar North, NatWest, J.P. Morgan, Citigroup

Start-ups and spinouts

Our school boasts a record number of start-ups and spinouts over the last ten years, including those set up by our alumni, such as:

  • FanDuel, a 'unicorn' company
  • Robotical
  • PlayerData
  • Speech Graphics

Careers Service

We support you to recognise the wealth of possibilities ahead, during your time at the University and after graduation. Our award-winning Careers Service plays an essential part in your wider student experience at the University and provides:

  • tailored advice
  • individual guidance and personal assistance
  • internships and networking opportunities (with employers from local organisations to top multinationals)
  • access to the experience of our worldwide alumni network

 

Program Key Stats

£36,800
Sept Intake : 31st Jan


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Eligibility Criteria

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1290
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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Data Analyst
  • Data Scientist
  • Software Engineer
  • IT Consultant
  • Systems Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Database Administrator
  • UX/UI Designer
  • Business Analyst
  • Network Engineer
  • Bioinformatics Specialist
  • Artificial Intelligence Engineer
  • Cloud Engineer
  • IT Project Manager
  • Research Scientist

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