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MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Covers data analysis, machine learning and AI techniques with practical project work. Suits graduates aiming for data scientist or AI developer roles; full-time study takes 12–18 months.
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For 2026/27 international entrants: Undergraduate Scholarship £2,500, MBA Scholarship up to £4,000, Vice Chancellor Scholarship up to £3,500 for selected MA/MSc programmes (based on academic or work record), plus a full-fee payment discount.
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A clearer look at MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Covers data analysis, machine learning and AI techniques with practical project work. Suits graduates aiming for data scientist or AI developer roles; full-time study takes 12–18 months.
This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on data preparation, exploration and visualisation, statistical modelling and machine-learning methods, turning complex evidence into useful decisions. A placement or professional-experience option is recorded, which can help connect academic learning with workplace practice when available.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Data preparation, exploration and visualisation
- Statistical modelling and machine-learning methods
- Turning complex evidence into useful decisions
- Machine learning and intelligent systems
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Python or analytical programming
- Statistical reasoning
- Data visualisation
- Model evaluation and communication
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Practical, laboratory, studio, simulation or supervised activities where appropriate to the discipline.
- Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
- A placement or professional-experience route is recorded; its length, availability and eligibility should be confirmed for the selected intake.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who enjoy combining programming, statistics and problem-solving to extract meaning from complex data. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Data scientist
- Data analyst
- Business intelligence analyst
- Machine-learning or analytics specialist
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
8 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Programming for Data Analysis20 credits
- 02Research & Professional Practice20 credits
- 03Data Analytics & Visualisation20 credits
- 04AI for Autonomous Systems20 credits
- 05Responsible and Ethical AI20 credits
- 06Applied AI and LLM20 credits
- 07AI Systems Design20 credits
- 08Technology Dissertation40 credits
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution in Sri Lanka or the UK: Bachelor Special degree with CGPA 2.7/4 or above, or a professional degree.
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall (standard) or equivalent
- English alternatives
- Sri Lankan GCE O-level English grade A, or Sri Lankan A-level English pass C (or 50%), may be accepted; medium-of-instruction from listed Sri Lankan institutions is also considered.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on cardiffmet.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Cardiff Metropolitan University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.