Design informatics combines data science with design thinking in a context of critical enquiry and speculation.
The central premise of design informatics is that data is a medium for design: by shaping data, we shape the world around us. Data science provides the groundwork for this, with design thinking underpinning reflective research through design.
We build a value-aware, reflective practice at the interface between data and society by combining theory and research with an open-ended process of making and hacking.
Career opportunitiesThis degree will put you at the cutting edge of the intersection between data science, design, and information technology.
This will open a host of opportunities in working with companies, charities, and the public sector. We encourage entrepreneurship.
For those who wish to deepen their research practice, the course provides a solid foundation for a PhD in related areas.
September 2025
The University of Edinburgh
Student Recruitment and Admissions,
33 Buccleuch Place,
EDINBURGH,
EDINBURGH, CITY OF,
EH8 9JS, SCOTLAND, Scotland
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