MSc Design Informatics

These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in computer science, informatics, artificial intelligence, physics, engineering, psychology, philosophy, linguistics, or neuroscience.

Your application should show evidence of solid computer programming skills in a programming language; HTML and web design do not count, but relevant mathematical and statistical scripting languages such as R and Matlab do, as do C/C++, Java, Python. This evidence can be either a certificate in a relevant MOOC, or a course in programming that you have successfully passed. If your degree involves a final project, your mark in that project should be a B or higher.

Your personal statement should discuss why you are interested in the programme, as outlined above and on the Institute for Design Informatics website, your background or interest in design, art, and information visualisation, and your relevant programming skills. We're also looking out for applicants that demonstrate a deep awareness of the social implications of new technologies, and are interesting in studying people's experiences of data-driven technologies.

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You must take these courses
Case Studies in Design Informatics 1
INFR11094
20 credits
Design with Data
DESI11025
20 credits
Masters Dissertation (Design Informatics)
Must be passed at 50%

INFR11097
60 credits
Histories and Futures of Technology
DESI11073
20 credits
Data Science for Design
DESI11100
20 credits
Informatics Project Proposal 20
INFR11291
20 credits