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PostgraduateMSc

Information Science

Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£7,650Per Year (Intl)
£8,030Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the MSc Information Science at Edinburgh Napier University. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The MSc Information Science builds on the considerable research and professional expertise of our teaching staff. Many of our lecturers are experienced library and information science professionals who bring their hands-on knowledge directly into the classroom. We place strong emphasis on workplace preparation, with practical learning and placement opportunities embedded into the programme. International tuition fees are £7,650 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Information Systems and Digital Literacy
Advanced Information Management and Organisation
Research Methods in Information Science
Information Service Design and Delivery
Archives
Libraries and Cultural Heritage
Records Management and Governance
Information Science Practice and Placement
Knowledge Management and Organisational Information
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic56

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,650

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£7,650

Home Student Fee

£8,030

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Edinburgh Napier University

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