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MSc Artificial Intelligence
Studies machine learning and other artificial intelligence techniques and their applications. Suits computing and related graduates aiming for AI development roles.
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A clearer look at MSc Artificial Intelligence
Studies machine learning and other artificial intelligence techniques and their applications. Suits computing and related graduates aiming for AI development roles.
This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on machine learning and intelligent systems, data, algorithms and model evaluation, responsible ai and real-world implementation. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Machine learning and intelligent systems
- Data, algorithms and model evaluation
- Responsible AI and real-world implementation
- Programming and computational problem-solving
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Algorithmic problem-solving
- Model development and testing
- Programming with data
- Responsible technology evaluation
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.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students with a strong interest in computation who want to design, evaluate and apply intelligent systems responsibly. 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:
- AI or machine-learning specialist
- Data scientist
- Intelligent-systems developer
- AI solutions consultant
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.
18 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.
- 019th in the UK for research impact in computer scienceModule REF2021
- 02Options from listPublished course content
- 03DissertationPublished course content
- 04Advanced ProgrammingPublished course content
- 05AlgorithmsPublished course content
- 06C, C#, C++Published course content
- 07Data StructuresPublished course content
- 08Introduction to ProgrammingPublished course content
- 09Programming LanguagesPublished course content
- 10Software EngineeringPublished course content
- 11JavaPublished course content
- 12MATLABPublished course content
- 13Object Oriented Programming (OOP)Published course content
- 14PythonPublished course content
- 15System Programming AlgorithmsPublished course content
- 16AlgebraPublished course content
- 17CalculusPublished course content
- 18Differential equationsPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 2:2 degree in a relevant subject such as artificial intelligence or computing
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Many masters consider a B or 2:1 in a four-year Bachelor Special Degree; some courses higher
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, minimum 5.5 in each component
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