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Informatics (5-year undergraduate Masters Programme) MInf

Level: Undergraduate

Subject: Computer Science (Informatics)

Year of entry: 2027

Key facts

UCAS Code

Duration of study

Delivery

Full-time

Study location

Multiple campuses

Start date

September 2027

School of Informatics

College of Science and Engineering

Study abroad

Available

Placement

Open days and events

Overview

About the degree programme

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

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

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.

Is this degree for me?

You do not need to have taken Computer Science or learned programming as all students are taught computation from a common starting point. You need to have taken mathematics, as enthusiasm for mathematics is key to being successful in our programmes.

Second year entry is not available.

How long it takes to complete this degree programme

This programme is studied over five years.

Programme rankings

22nd in the world and 5th in the UK for Computer Science in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026

We consistently rank in the top 30 globally for Computer Science

Programme benefits

Tailor your experience to your interests and be in control of your learning: choose from a wide range of courses, from the theoretical to those that let you apply what you learn.

Gain a degree that opens doors in most industries: our graduates are in high demand not only within the growing technology sector but across a wide range of organisations where Informatics graduates are highly valued.

Benefit from research-driven teaching by internationally leading academics.

Take advantage of our strong links to industry with local, national and global contacts. Student societies based in our School host industry events, monthly student tech meetups, regular workshops and hackathons.

Study in Edinburgh, a vibrant and multicultural city, ranked 2nd best student city in the UK and 15th in the world (QS Best Student Cities 2026).

We are the largest Informatics department in Europe. You will be part of a large, vibrant community of students and staff from over 100 countries.

There's so much variety in the subjects available beyond the core curriculum and the balance of theory and practice in the coursework combines classroom teaching with hands on experience.

We're really lucky to have access to places like Appleton Tower and the Nucleus building, which are modern and well-equipped facilities.

Tallulah Thompson

3rd Year MInf Informatics

Entry requirements

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A levels: standard requirements

A levels: widening access requirements

IB: standard requirements

IB: widening access requirements

SQA Highers: standard requirements

SQA Highers: widening access requirements

Other UK qualifications

Mature applicants (including adult returners)

To apply for this programme and be considered for an offer, you will need:

academic qualifications that meet our entry requirements, including required subjects

evidence of your English language ability (for example, from school or an English language test)

See our region-specific pages to find the entry requirements we accept.

Undergraduate entry requirements by region - Hong Kong-SAR China

English language requirements

You must prove that you can read, write, listen and speak in the English language at a level that will allow you to succeed in your studies.

This is the case for all applicants, including UK nationals.

You can meet our English language requirements with qualifications from school or an English language test.

School qualifications we accept

We accept any of the following, at the specified grade or higher:

SQA National 5 English at C

GCSE English at C or 4

Level 2 Certificate English at C

International Baccalaureate (IB) Standard Level English at 5 (English ab initio is not accepted for entry)

Before you apply, check the required subjects for this programme, as you may need a higher English grade to meet the academic requirements.

Other qualifications we accept

We also accept other qualifications from around the world.

English language qualifications and tests we accept

English language tests we accept

If you don’t have school qualifications that meet our requirements, we accept any of the following English language tests, at the specified grade or higher:

IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component.We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements.

TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition) before 21 January 2026: total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.

TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition) from 21 January 2026: total 4.5 with at least 4.0 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.

C1 Advanced (CAE) / C2 Proficiency (CPE): total 176 with at least 162 in each component.

Trinity ISE (2026 entry only. We are reviewing our acceptance of Trinity ISE for 2027 entry. Requirements for this qualification will be available in early October.): ISE II with distinctions in all four components.

Oxford ELLT: total 7 with at least 5 in each component. We do not accept Oxford ELLT Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements.

Oxford Test of English Advanced: total 145 with at least 125 in each component.

Other English language tests we accept

We also accept other types of English language tests.

How old your English language qualifications can be

Qualifications no more than two years old

Qualifications from the following English language tests must be no more than two years old from the start date of this programme, regardless of your nationality:

IELTS Academic

TOEFL-iBT

Trinity ISE

Oxford ELLT

Oxford Test of English Advanced

Qualifications no more than three and a half years old

All other types of English language qualification must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of this programme.

If you are a national of a majority English-speaking country or region, there is no time limit on how old these other types of English language qualifications can be.

Check the UKVI list of majority English-speaking countries and territories

Fees and funding

Tuition fees for MInf (Hons) Informatics

View the tuition fees for one academic year of MInf (Hons) Informatics.

Tuition fees for this programme

Additional costs

We recommend you obtain a personal laptop for your studies, although it does not need to be new or powerful. Read our advice on what to buy, or how to borrow a laptop:

Informatics Student Laptop Guidance

All students also have access to computing facilities in Appleton Tower and remote access to computing servers to run software that is too demanding to set up or run on a personal machine.

While some students purchase key academic textbooks, all essential reading materials will be freely available through the University library.

Costs for an optional year abroad

If you study abroad in Year 3 through the University's study exchange programme, you will need to pay related costs. These include:

tuition fees

accommodation and living costs

country-specific expenses like travel, visas and insurance

You can use our budget calculator to help estimate your costs.

Find out more about costs for studying abroad

You can also use a tool like Numbeo to compare the cost of living abroad to Edinburgh or your home town or city.

If you are away on exchange or placement, you may receive a reduction in your tuition fees for the year. This depends on:

the type of placement you are on

how long you are away

As an indication, you can see the reductions for students studying away in 2026-27. These are reviewed annually and are subject to change.

Study away fees for 2026-27

Accommodation and living costs

You will need to pay for your accommodation and living costs (such as rent, food and utility bills) for the duration of your programme.

For 2026-2027, we estimate that it will cost an average of £1,546 each month to live in Edinburgh as a single undergraduate student. This equates to £13,914 for a 39-week academic year and £18,552 for a full year.

The exact amount you spend will depend on different factors, especially the accommodation you choose.

Living costs: estimates explained

Scholarships and funding

Funding information

You can find detailed information on financial support available, based on where you are living, in our funding section.

Programme details

What you will study

All of our programmes start with a common core of mathematics courses and informatics courses, with increasing choices for specialisation in later years depending on your interests.

Each year you will have 120 credits worth of courses spread across two semesters. Some of these credits will go toward compulsory courses and the remaining will go toward option courses. Option courses may be in schools outside the School of Informatics.

Curriculum renewal

We are undertaking an ongoing curriculum renewal, which may result in changes to this degree programme. This renewal makes sure we equip you for an exciting career in the ever-changing world of computer science.

The information provided reflects the current structure and content of our programmes and courses, and may change in future years based on the needs of the School and its students.

Flexibility

Most Informatics students take the same, or compatible, compulsory courses in their early years. Therefore, you can normally switch between programmes offered by the School of Informatics after Year 1, and sometimes in later years. It is more complicated, and often not possible, to transfer from a degree in other schools.

Degree overview

You will be introduced to basic principles of programming and computation.

What you will study:

how information can be represented and processed in computer systems

computer programming

how to solve problems using computer programs

an introduction to critical skills and professional practices which will inform your career, including ethics, critical thinking and communication skills

This year also includes at least one mathematics course necessary for all areas of informatics. Depending on the level of your previous mathematics qualifications, you may be required to take an introductory course that provides extra preparation in key topics from advanced high school level mathematics and further supports your transition to university.

You must take a diagnostic mathematics test, which will be available from mid-August. You will get your result straight away. Based on your result and previous qualifications, you may be advised to enrol in the introductory mathematics course.

This course counts towards your 120 first-year credits. If you take it, you may have fewer options when choosing option courses.

Together, these form the foundations for more in-depth study of computation in future years.

You can also choose from option courses from various schools across the University.

Find courses

The courses you can study will vary from year to year and may be different for your year of entry.

You can get an idea of what you might study by viewing the latest course information for this programme.

Find Year 1 courses (2026-2027 academic year)

You will build on Year 1, covering more advanced programming and data structures with the related mathematics, and broader professional and societal issues.

You will develop a greater understanding of:

software development

decision making

foundations of data science

algorithms and data structures

the internals of computers and/or computer systems

the professional, social and ethical context of computing

Find Year 2 courses (2026-2027 academic year)

Your studies will become more focused and you will have more choice in selecting specialised courses. We offer a range of options across all areas of informatics.

Your coursework assignments will typically provide you with experience in:

practical work

independent problem solving

group work

Your exact curriculum depends on your chosen courses. Year 3 courses cover a range of exciting topics, including:

robotics

computer security

machine learning and AI

computer systems and networks

software engineering

algorithms

Find Year 3 courses (2026-2027 academic year)

You will continue to study informatics courses that match your interests and will undertake a substantial independent project. Some students develop this project further in Year 5.

You may also choose one course from a different subject.

Find Year 4 courses (2026-2027 academic year)

Similar to Year 4, you will take further advanced courses, increasing the depth and breadth of your knowledge.

You can continue to develop your project from Year 4 or take the option of additional project-based courses (note that our curriculum is under review and this option may change in the future).

Find Year 5 courses (2026-2027 academic year)

In Year 3, you may be able to study abroad at one of our partner universities.

The University of Edinburgh has a wide range of partners across the world. Some of our partner universities are located in:

Subject-specific agreements

Subject-specific exchanges are also open to students of the School of Informatics. Destinations of recent placements completed by students include:

Exchanges are for a full academic year.

What are my choices for going abroad?

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

You will be taught by leaders in their field through a combination of:

lectures

tutorials

practical classes

In later years, you will spend more time working on projects that involve:

building computer systems from scratch

developing systems

doing experimental work

Assessment

You will be assessed by:

coursework assignments

larger projects

You will undertake some project work individually and some with other students.

You will complete a large individual project in Year 4.

Sample timetable

All of our programmes start with a common core of mathematics courses and informatics courses, with increasing options for specialisation in later years depending on your interests.

10am to 10:50am Calculus and Algebra Fundamentals – Mathematics 1 (lecture)*

2:10pm to 3pm Introduction to Computation – Informatics 1 (lecture)

4:10pm to 6pm Computer Workshop - Informatics 1 (optional)

10am to11am Elective/Joint Subject (tutorial)

2pm to 3pm Elective/Joint Subject (lecture)

Wednesday

12:30pm to 2pm Calculus and Algebra Fundamentals – Mathematics 1 (workshop)*

Thursday

9:30am to 10:50am Introduction to Computation – Informatics 1 (tutorial)

2:10pm to 3pm Calculus and Algebra Fundamentals – Mathematics 1 (lecture)*

11:10am to 12:30pm Introduction to Computation – Informatics 1 (lecture)

*Calculus and Algebra Fundamentals is required depending on the level of your previous mathematics qualifications. You may be required to take an introductory course that provides extra preparation in key topics from advanced high school level mathematics and further supports your transition to university. Students not taking this course will need to take a further 20 credits.

Optional peer-assisted learning sessions for computing (InfPALs) and mathematics (MathPALS) are available throughout the week.

This timetable is only intended to give you an idea of how your time might be spent in Year 1, Semester 1 based on courses offered in 2025.

We are undertaking an ongoing curriculum renewal, so expect these courses and contact hours to change.

Support for your studies

You will have access to a range of support services throughout your degree.

Student Advisers

You will have a named Student Adviser who you can visit in Appleton Tower. They provide guidance and support to you at key points in your study journey, or with changes to your personal circumstances.

Where appropriate, they will liaise with other University Support Services, so they can provide the best possible support and advice for you. They can also help with a wide range of administrative and practical issues to do with your degree programme.

My Student Adviser

Cohort Lead

A Cohort Lead is an academic member of staff who supports a group – or cohort - of students, usually on the same degree programme, with their studies. They create an academic community through group activities such as academic drop-ins and celebrations of key events.

Peer support

Students in the School of Informatics have access to services that support their learning, particularly at the beginning of their degree. We continually review the support services on offer, but recently these have included:

InfPALS is a peer support service for Year 1 students focusing on material covered in courses and general topics related to informatics.

InfBase is a drop-in help desk for Year 1 and 2 students to get additional tutoring and support with their courses.

Academic families connect Informatics students across all years for community, mentorship and fun through small "families" led by upper-year students.

Where you will study

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.

Academic facilities

You will have access to high-spec 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.

Informatics Makerspace

Situated in Appleton Tower, the Informatics Makerspace has a variety of manufacturing equipment, programmable platforms and robots which are all available for student use. These include:

farm of UltiMaker 3D printers

Arduinos and Raspberry Pi devices

robots, arms and parts

laser cutters

benchtop mill, PCB mill and printer

soldering stations

3D scanners

Career paths and further study

Career paths

Our graduates have excellent career prospects in the IT industry and beyond. We have a great reputation with local, national and global industry connections and contacts.

Our graduates are typically recruited to a wide variety of jobs, with popular roles including:

software engineer

hardware engineer

app developer

web developer

programmer

Graduates increasingly work as data analysts, data scientists or business analysts in the financial sector.

Popular employers

Popular employers include:

SkyScanner

Keysight

RockStar North

J.P. Morgan

Citigroup

Further examples of industries where our graduates have found employment:

media (for example, BBC)

communications (Ericsson, Huawei)

energy (British Gas)

medicine (Canon Medical Systems)

Start-ups and spinouts

The University of Edinburgh has a long track record of start-up companies and innovations, including key players in the industry set up by Informatics alumni:

FanDuel, a 'unicorn' company

Robotical

PlayerData

Speech Graphics

RISE Nutrition

Carbon Glance

Predictiva

Edinburgh Innovations – start-up opportunities

We have fantastic resources through the University’s commercialisation service, Edinburgh Innovations, to help you successfully nurture your entrepreneurial ideas and launch your own enterprise.

Edinburgh Innovations

Careers Service

Our Careers Service can help you to fully develop your potential and achieve your future goals.

The Careers Service supports you not only while you are studying at the University, but also for up to two years after you finish your studies.

With the Careers Service, you can:

access digital resources to help you understand your skills and strengths

try different types of experiences and reflect on how and what you develop

get help finding work, including part-time jobs, vacation work, internships and graduate jobs

attend careers events such as the annual Careers in Tech and Data Fair which gives you the opportunity to meet recruiters actively looking to recruit our students

go to practice interviews

get information and advice to help you make informed decisions

Visit the Careers Service website

Further study

After you complete your programme, you may want to go onto further study at Edinburgh or a different university. You could progress to:

a masters degree

a postgraduate diploma or certificate

a second undergraduate degree

Find out about options for further study

Applying

How to apply

You must submit a full application through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) before the relevant deadline.

Guidance on applying through UCAS

Apply to one Computer Science degree

Apply for only one Computer Science degree as we are only able to consider one application to this subject area.

What you need to apply

As part of your application, you will need:

your academic qualifications

a personal statement

evidence of your English language skills (with relevant qualifications)

a reference

How we select

If you have met, or are predicted to meet, all our entry requirements by the relevant deadline, then your application will go into our selection process.

As part of this selection process, we will review all the information you submit in your UCAS application when we decide who to select for this degree programme.

How we select applicants

When to apply

2027 entry UCAS deadline: 13 January 2027 (6:00pm GMT)

This is the deadline for all UK, EU and international applicants to non-medicine and veterinary medicine programmes.

To find out if any degree programmes have spaces after 13 January 2027, search the University of Edinburgh on the UCAS website.

Search degrees that are open on the UCAS website

Key application dates and deadlines

After you apply

After you have applied for your degree programme, we suggest you have a look at the following information to help you prepare for university:

How to submit your qualifications

Attend an offer holder event

Receiving our decision

Accepting your offer

After you’ve accepted your offer

If you have a disability and need more support at university

Applying as an international student

As an international student, you apply for this degree programme through UCAS.

Find out more about applying through UCAS

Visas and immigration

If you do not have the right to live in the UK, you will need to apply for and secure a Student visa before the start date of your degree programme.

Our Student Immigration Service can help you with the Student visa application process.

Applying for a visa

An education agent is someone who can help you with the application process as an international student.

We work with education agents around the world and have a list of local offices you can contact.

Find contact details for an education agent

Life at Edinburgh

What our students say

Hear from Informatics students and staff as they share their experiences of studying on Central Campus.

Explore more Informatics student perspectives

Accommodation

We guarantee an offer of University accommodation for all new, single undergraduate students from outside Edinburgh. To be eligible, you need to meet all criteria and apply for accommodation by 31 July in the year of your entry to the University.

University accommodation website

Accommodation guarantee criteria

If you prefer to live elsewhere, we can offer you advice on finding accommodation in Edinburgh.

Accommodation information from the Edinburgh University Students' Association Advice Place

Societies and clubs

Our societies and sports clubs will help you:

develop your interests

meet like-minded people

find a new hobby

socialise

There are numerous tech societies hosting:

hackathons

student tech meetups

regular workshops

social and industry events

Some recent industry speakers from our societies' events include:

Two of the most popular societies connected with our School are CompSoc, Scotland’s largest tech society, and Hoppers, our women and gender minorities in technology group.

Our students also join several subject-related societies, including:

Beneficial AI (Artificial Intelligence)

EdIntelligence (Machine Learning)

HumanED (robotics)

Endeavour (rocketry)

Edinburgh University Formula Student (automotive technology)

Hyped (Hyperloop)

Eclipse eSports (Esports)

Women in STEM

We also have School-specific sports teams in addition to the range of University sports teams you can join.

School of Informatics Societies and Sports

University Societies

University Sports clubs

The city of Edinburgh

Hear from Informatics students and staff as they share their experiences of living in Edinburgh.

Scotland's inspiring capital will form the background to your studies — a city with an irresistible blend of history, natural beauty and modern city life.

Find out more about living in Edinburgh

Exercise, leisure and support facilities

Outside of your studies, we offer a range of facilities you can use, including:

sport and active wellbeing facilities

University cafes and catering

Edinburgh University Students' Association venues and shops

a multi-faith chaplaincy for all faiths and none

a University nursery (based at King’s Buildings campus)

Health and wellbeing support

You will have access to free health and wellbeing services throughout your time at university if you need them.

The support services we offer include:

a student counselling service

a health centre (doctor's surgery)

support if you're living in University accommodation

dedicated help and support if you have a disability or need adjustment

Health and wellbeing support services

Hear from Informatics students and staff as they share their experiences of the School community.

Contact and events

Contact us

Contact us through our enquiry team if you have any questions about this programme.

Follow us on social media

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Open days, events and visits

Find out when our next open days will be taking place

Chat to our students on Unibuddy

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