MSc by Research

This one-year course provides you with the opportunity to acquire research skills by undertaking independent study related to the School's on-going research programme.

Why Study in Edinburgh

Simply because Edinburgh is by far the best informatics research centre in the UK and one of the best in the world.  UK-wide assessments of research activity in academia confirm this.

Programme Structure

The period of study for the degree is one year full-time or two years part-time.

The emphasis in this course is on independent research work, but you will also attend research  training classes. Your supervisor will identify your training needs.  Please consult our research directory to identify a supervisor. Research in informatics at Edinburgh spans the entire field so whatever your interests are we will almost certainly be able to supervise your work.

To be awarded the degree of MSc by Research you will submit a portfolio of your work for assessment by a Board of Examiners.

In your submission you will have to demonstrate that you have acquired an advanced level of knowledge and understanding in the field of study and are capable of undertaking independent research.

We also offer an exciting 4-year combined MSc/PhD in Neuroinformatics.