Program Overview
The Research Master in Informatics at University of Sk\xc3\xb6vde is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Research Master in Informatics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Sweden and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 13,260 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Skövde, Sweden
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Research Master in Informatics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Term Name of the course Credits Main field of study Cycle and depth of the course (for first cycle courses within the main field of study)
1 Health informatics needs, objectives and limitations 5 Health informatics First (G2) KI
1 Bridging courses:
• Supplementary course in computer and systems science (15cr) 15 -- First SU
OR
• Basic medical science 7,5 -- First KI
and
• Health care organisation and management 7,5 -- First KI
1 Computer applications in health care and biomedicine 10 Health informatics Second KI
2 User needs, requirements engineering and evaluation 10 Health informatics Second KI
2 Standardisation within health informatics 5 Health informatics Second KI
2 Data science for health informatics 7.5 Health informatics Second SU
2 Scientific research methods 7.5 Health informatics Second KI
3 Project management and tools for health informatics 7.5 Health informatics Second SU
3 Current research and trends in health informatics 15 Health informatics Second KI
3 Introduction to information security 7,5 -- Second SU
OR
Entrepreneurship in the digital society 7.5 -- Second SU
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for the study programme a Bachelor\'s Degree in Informatics, or from an area related to Informatics, or the equivalent, of at least 180 ECTS is required. This degree must include a research-oriented independent thesis or project of at least 15 ECTS. A further requirement is proof of skills in English equivalent of studies at upper secondary level in Sweden, known as English course B. Corresponding knowledge is normally demonstrated by internationally recognized language tests, such as IELTS or TOEFL
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 13,260 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 13,260 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Sk\xc3\xb6vde directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Skövde
University of Skövde
Skövde, Sweden
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2016-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 24 months