Master's · Edinburgh Informatics
The University of Edinburgh's MSc Artificial Intelligence is taught in the School of Informatics and, for 2027-28 entry, starts on 13 September 2027 with an application deadline of 30 March 2027. The page asks for a UK 2:1 or equivalent in a list of related subjects, a completed programming course and the equivalent of 60 SCQF credits of mathematics, with probability and statistics especially important.
2027-28 entry · Official information
Taken from the University of Edinburgh degree page for the Artificial Intelligence MSc (year of entry 2027) and read on 3 November 2026. The page describes 2027-28 entry; confirm every date and rule on the page before you rely on it.
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in informatics, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, computer science, econometrics, electrical engineering, linguistics, mathematics, philosophy, physics or psychology.
You must have completed a programming course in at least one of C/C++, Java, Python, R, Matlab, Haskell or Julia during your degree.
The equivalent of 60 SCQF credits or 30 ECTS credits of mathematics, typically covering calculus, linear algebra, discrete mathematics and mathematical reasoning, and probability and statistics, with probability and statistics especially important.
The online application asks for a personal statement and details of relevant knowledge and training skills. One reference must be submitted, and supporting documents must arrive within 28 days of submitting the application.
The programme starts on 13 September 2027 and the application deadline is 30 March 2027. The school expects most decisions within eight weeks of the deadline, by 31 May, and the deadline may be extended if places remain.
Two taught semesters run from September to May, followed by a final project and dissertation over the summer, with around half the taught credits chosen from areas of artificial intelligence.
Official sources
Read on 3 November 2026 on the University of Edinburgh degree page for the Artificial Intelligence MSc (year of entry 2027), which describes 2027-28 entry. The country-specific equivalent qualifications, the Degree Programme Table, the course lists, the fee, funding and accommodation sections and the careers pages were not read and are not stated.
Fit
The page states entry in terms of credits and courses you have already completed. The readings below mix Edinburgh's wording with Avandy's judgment, and the labels say which is which.
The page lists related subjects from informatics to psychology. Check your degree title against the list before you check anything else.
The page says competence in programming is essential and names a completed programming course in one of seven languages.
The page counts 60 SCQF credits, or 30 ECTS credits, and names the topics that credit typically covers.
Map each of your mathematics courses to the four topic areas, and count the credits in the Scottish or European system. Probability and statistics is the area the page singles out, so make sure it is evident on your transcript.
Decision
The page describes a taught year of courses that follow the School's research areas.
Two taught semesters from September to May, then a final project and dissertation over the summer.
Around half the taught credits must come from areas of artificial intelligence, and the rest can come from other areas of Informatics.
The page says some courses have prerequisites you must meet. Check the Degree Programme Table for the courses you want before you apply, not after an offer.
Application
The page lists the documents and a single application deadline.
A personal statement, details of relevant knowledge and training skills, one reference, transcripts and evidence of English language ability.
The page sets out accepted tests and degrees taught in English. For IELTS Academic, it asks for 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in three components and 6.0 in the other.
The page says you have 28 days after submitting to supply supporting documents, so submit only when you can meet that window.
Planning
The page states entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year and says future years may differ.
Check your degree against the list, count your mathematics credits, confirm your programming course, arrange one reference and draft the statement. Re-read the page before submitting, because Edinburgh can change it.
Support
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Questions
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a listed subject such as informatics, computer science, mathematics, physics or psychology.
The equivalent of 60 SCQF credits or 30 ECTS credits, typically covering calculus, linear algebra, discrete mathematics and probability and statistics.
Yes. The page says competence in programming is essential and asks for a completed programming course in at least one of seven named languages.
The page lists 30 March 2027 for the programme starting on 13 September 2027, and says the deadline may be extended if places remain.
One reference must be submitted with the application.
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