Artificial Intelligence

MSc

PostgraduateComputing

Develop practical skills in the exciting and fast-moving field of artificial intelligence and machine learning, on this academic and industry-led applied course.

Everything you need to know…
  • What is the fee?

    International/EU: £17,205 per year

  • How long will I study?

    1 Year

  • When do I start?

    2024.September|January

Course summary
Develop practical skills in the exciting and fast-moving field of artificial intelligence and machine learning, on this academic and industry-led applied course.


Learn practical skills in developing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning systems.
Become knowledgeable of the latest developments in AI and be able to confidently advise organisations on their application and best practice.
Learn how to apply the latest AI concepts and technologies to solve problems in IT and other disciplines.
Develop a competitive advantage for organisations by leveraging the latest AI thinking and technologies.

Artificial Intelligence encompasses the theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. The course teaches you how AI systems can be built using rigorous development methods and deployed in a variety of different environments. You'll graduate with the skills that mark you as a specialist in your field and with a competitive advantage for employers.
How you learn

Live Projects

You will have the opportunity to work on real, research and industry-based projects supplied by external partners or emulated industry case studies. These will challenge you to apply what you are learning to solve real world problems.

Networking Opportunities

The teaching team make use of their research and industry connections for the inclusion of real work scenarios and case studies within the teaching materials of many of the modules.

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

You learn through ‘doing’, as part of our commitment to applied learning. You'll put into practice AI concepts and technologies, using problem-based approaches, and exams will be used to assess your theoretical knowledge. 

You learn through

  • Lectures 
  • Practical tutorials/labs 
  • Working in teams
  • Formative assessments 
  • Structured walkthroughs and presentations

This course is delivered face-to-face over three semesters - teaching is scheduled based on the length of your course and the academic calendar.

Future career

This course prepares you for a career as a:

  • Developer/AI Professional, building new AI systems to solve problems in a wide range of industries.
  • Data mining analyst, using artificial intelligence to provide insights into data for organisations.
  • Robotics programmer, creating new services with AI technologies embedded into the robotic systems.
  • Machine Learning Engineer, designing new AI systems that can take actions without being directed.
Equipment and facilities

On this course you work with

  • IT laboratories equipped with high-spec computers and AI hardware accelerators.
  • State-of-the-art-machine learning software and application development environments.
  • Specialist facilities for research, including some of the most-advanced robotics platforms.

 

Entry requirements

First degree in a relevant subject area, including (but not limited to) Computer Science, Software Engineering, Games Programming. Applicants with a first degree in another technical computing field will also be considered. First degree classification of 2:2 or above. We would also consider applicants with relevant and substantial industry experience in software engineering or software development in leu of a relevant first degree. If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.

Modules

Important notice:

The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.

Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course.

Final Year
Compulsory modules

Module

Credits

Assessment

Ai Research And Development Projects

45

Coursework

Applied Artificial Intelligence

15

Coursework

Artificial Intelligence Seminar Series

15

Practical

Cognitive Systems And Robotics

15

Coursework

Deep Neural Networks And Learning Systems

15

Coursework

Dissertation For Computing

45

Coursework

Machine Learning And Computer Vision

15

Coursework

Research Skills For Computing

15

Coursework