Programme description
What you can expect to study
- Prepare, analyse and communicate insights from data.
- Apply statistical and machine-learning techniques.
- Use programming and data tools to solve practical problems.
University of Cambridge · Cambridge
MPhil in Machine Learning and Machine Intelligence
An 11-month course run by the Information Engineering Division of the Engineering department, covering both machine learning and machine intelligence topics such as speech and language processing. Suits strong engineering, maths or computing graduates aiming at AI research or advanced industry roles.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Possible career directions include:
- Data scientist
- Data analyst
- Machine-learning specialist
- Business intelligence analyst
Career outcomes depend on experience, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed. We can help you compare the exact curriculum before you apply.
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- First class honours degree with strong technical and mathematical skills
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- 4-year Sri Lankan Bachelor's (Honours/Special): UK 2:1 = B+, Upper Second Class, GPA 3.3/4 or 60%; high 2:1 = GPA 3.6/4; First = A-, First Class, GPA 3.7/4 or 70%. Most courses ask for a First or high 2:1.
- English (IELTS)
- 7.0 overall, 7.0 listening/writing/speaking, 6.5 reading
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to University of Cambridge.
- We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
- We guide your Student visa application.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Cambridge before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.