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| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The University of Edinburgh
At Edinburgh we define Informatics as the study of how natural and artificial systems store, process and communicate information. Research in Informatics promises to take information technology to a new level, and to place information at the heart of 21st century science, technology and society.
The degree draws on existing academic disciplines - Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Science, and Computer Science - but it also covers emerging areas, such as Bioinformatics. This is our most popular MSc course, providing the widest range of choice of speciality. You can take full advantage of the fact that our research spans the entire field of informatics, including some areas of expertise that are unique to Edinburgh.
You will have over 50 courses to choose from, grouped into the following specialisms:
* Databases
* Bioinformatics
* Computational Systems Biology
* Computer Systems and Software Engineering
* Fundamentals of High Performance Computing Systems
* Geoinformatics
* Intelligent Robotics
* Knowledge Representation and Reasoning
* Learning from Data
* Natural Language and Language Engineering
* Neural Computation
* Neuroinformatics
* Theoretical Computer Science
Contents
The degree spans a full 12-month period, is modular in structure and consists of two semesters of lecture-based teaching (approx 18 lecture hours per module), assessed by an examination in April. This is followed by a major individual project in a chosen area of specialisation, and includes a written dissertation.
Between May and August, you will get the opportunity to make a practical application of your knowledge by undertaking a major individual research project on which you will write a dissertation. The project is normally isupervised by a member of academic staff as one of his/her research interests, with assistance from his/her research team.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
You should have a first or upper second class honours degree or its equivalent, and in an area of Informatics, such as Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Science or Computer Science. You should also have experience in computer programming. Applicants with degrees in these disciplines will also be considered: Education, Electrical Engineering, Psychology, Mathematics, Philosophy, and Physics.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.5 (with 6.0 in each section)
TOEFL 580 (with 55 in each section and 4.0 in TWE)
TOEFL 237 in CBT (with 21 in each section)
TOEFL-iBT 92 (with at least 20 in each section)
CPE Grade B or higher
CAE Grade A
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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