Informatics (5-year undergraduate Masters Programme) MInf 60 months Undergraduate Programme By The University of Edinburgh |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

60 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Computer Science and Information SystemsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

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
  • 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.



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 overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

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
  • 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.



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.

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

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