Informatics (5-year undergraduate Masters Programme) MInf
About this course
MInf in Informatics (5-year undergraduate Masters Programme), a computer science degree focusing on advanced computation, software design and theoretical foundations. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This integrated five-year programme culminates in specialised coursework and a personal project in the final years. The first year introduces information processing, computer programming, problem solving, and professional practices. The second year expands into software development, foundations of data science, algorithms and data structures, and computer systems. The third year involves practical work, independent problem solving, group work, robotics, computer security, machine learning and AI, computer systems and networks, software engineering, and algorithms. Years four and five offer specialised course choices and advanced Masters-level study.
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Entry requirements
A level: from A*A*A* to AAB in one set of exams (required: Mathematics at A) IB: from 43 points with 777 at HL to 34 points with 665 at HL
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for Informatics (5-year undergraduate Masters Programme) MInf (G500) at the University of Edinburgh for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 63%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 80%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 16%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 69%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Modules
- 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
- 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
- practical work
- independent problem solving
- group work
- robotics
- computer security
- machine learning and AI
- computer systems and networks
- software engineering
- algorithms
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Informatics (5-year undergraduate Masters Programme) MInf at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £40,000 after 15 months, £37,000 after 3 years, £55,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £38,500 and £75,000. The £55,500 median after five years is £19,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of Informatics (5-year undergraduate Masters Programme) MInf at University of Edinburgh do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Informatics (5-year undergraduate Masters Programme) MInf at University of Edinburgh?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Informatics (5-year undergraduate Masters Programme) MInf at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 43 points in the IB. The average entrant had 229 UCAS points.
Does Informatics (5-year undergraduate Masters Programme) MInf at University of Edinburgh include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Informatics (5-year undergraduate Masters Programme) MInf at University of Edinburgh?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.