For students
Quick links and student handbooks with detailed information on courses, assessment, support, and contacts for each year.
Induction 2020 Information
Complete information for Informatics students starting in September 2020
COVID-19 Updates
Here you will find specific information and updates regarding the School and University's response to COVID-19 for taught Informatics students, including information on accessing Informatics buildings and study spaces.
Before you get here
A list of resources to get ready for your courses with basic knowledge in Mathematics and Computer Science.
6 Big Ideas to help you succeed in your Informatics degree
Director of Teaching, Prof Stuart Anderson has put together 6 big ideas to help Informatics students succeed.
Student Support
All the information related to student support in Informatics.
Support for Learning
Information on support for students' learning provided in Informatics.
Common Marking Scheme
The University of Edinburgh uses a Common Marking Scheme (CMS) for taught student assessment, as laid out in the Taught Assessment Regulations (see regulation 35). This document clarifies the interpretation of the general scheme in the context of the School, without changing the basic principles.
Personal tutoring statement
Information for Students explaining the role of the Personal Tutor.
New students' handbook
Information and useful links for new students.
Year 1 student handbook
Welcome week induction, course information, assessment, support and contacts.
Year 2 student handbook
Welcome week induction, course information, assessment, studying abroad, support and contacts.
Year 3 student handbook
Welcome week induction, course information, assessment, support and contacts.
Year 4 student handbook
Welcome week induction, course information, assessment, support and contacts.
Year 5 student handbook
Welcome week induction, course information, assessment, support and contacts.
Taught MSc Handbook 2020/21
The MSc Handbook for the 2020/21 academic year.
Taught MSc Handbook 2021/22 (secured)
The MSc Handbook for the 2021/22 academic year.
External students
Information for students who are not on an Informatics degree programme but are taking an Informatics course as part of their studies.
Funding opportunities
A list of funding opportunities available to students in Informatics.
Quick links for all students
Informatics sortable course lists
Informatics lecture timetables
Calendar of course work deadlines