Learn about your Programme

Key information about your programme, including programme structure and content

Welcome from our Programme Directors

To hear from the Programme Director of your Master's, check out our postgraduate study playlist

Postgraduate Study at the School of Informatics Applicant's Website Playlist

Postgraduate degrees in the School of Informatics

Most of our postgraduate taught degrees consist of two semesters of taught courses , a research project (September - May) and a dissertation to be completed by mid-August. 

Please check our online degree finder for the most up-to-date information about your chosen MSc programme.

Degree Structures

The detailed content of all degree programmes can be found in the Degree Programme Tables (DPTs).

The DPTs give you an in-depth insight into the compulsory courses and optional courses available in your degree programme. 

DPTs also have detailed information about each course that includes:

  • the syllabus
  • methods of assessment
  • modes of feedback
  • learning outcomes

Courses

We offer a huge range of courses that enable you to tailor your MSc experience to your own interests, creating a unique opportunity for you to be in control of your own learning. You will be asked to indicate your course choices towards the end of August 2024.  We will be hosting a virtual event ahead of this with advice on course selection. 

To explore your course options, we recommend:

  • Using our degree programme overview pages to explore your degree structure and advice on selecting your courses

  • Course topics are groups of related courses to help you navigate your course options.

  • Courses listed are for the 2023-24 academic year and may change for 2024-25.

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