Informatics

About this course

Informatics at Edinburgh is one of the most ambitious and comprehensive degrees in computing and information science available anywhere in the UK. The School of Informatics at Edinburgh is consistently ranked among the world's top computing departments, and the degree reflects that depth of expertise, spanning artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer architecture, programming languages, algorithms, data science, human-computer interaction, cognitive science, and the theoretical foundations of computing. Informatics is a broad term that encompasses not just programming and systems but the fundamental science of information: how it is represented, processed, communicated, and used by both machines and humans. This five-year full-time programme follows the standard Scottish Honours structure and includes a year abroad, giving you an additional year of depth and the opportunity t

Where its graduates go

The 4 largest scored destinations, covering 100% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 85% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 5% of graduatescards →
• 28 / 100Engineering professionals · 5% of graduatescards →

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