Overview

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The Informatics program of University of California, Irvine (UCI) is a heavily research oriented program aimed at students with bachelor’s degrees in a variety of disciplines (e.g. computer science, social science, the arts) who may or may not have been been part of the full time workforce already. In particular, this program is aimed toward students who seek to develop a deeper understanding of the relationship between people and technology. While not all M.S. students will choose to do a Ph.D. following their Master’s, the research focus of this program makes it ideal for those considering a Ph.D. (such as our Ph.D. Informatics program).

The research oriented M.S. in Informatics is organized around a set of core courses that introduces the fundamentals of informatics, followed by a broader range of potential elective courses through which students can choose to focus their learning. Throughout, students are exposed to the theory, tools, methods, approaches and practicalities of informatics research, including topics such as social computing, human-computer interaction and collaborative work. Many of the courses include project work, typically performed in teams, and frequently leading to concrete outcomes in the form of papers that may be developed into scholarly publications.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Analysis of Computing

Research in Human-Centered Computing

Seminar in Informatics

Research Methodology for Informatics

Qualitative Research Methods in Information Systems

Quantitative Research Methods in Information Systems

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Irvine, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Application fee ($120 for U.S. Citizens and lawful U.S. Permanent Residents, and $140 for all other applicants)

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Three letters of recommendation are required

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12762 USD / year

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1560 - 2585 USD / month

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