Artificial Intelligence, MSc

Course overview

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly important in developments in all parts of business and society. The School has active research groups in machine learning and intelligent systems, and AI related modules.

The course gives you specialist skills in artificial intelligence, opening the door to a range of careers. You will develop strong theoretical and technical knowledge and skills including a thorough grounding in data analytics and specialist skills in artificial intelligence, which will provide the directly transferable skills for a career in the field of AI.

You will explore state-of-the-art technologies, concepts and theories, supported by a thriving active research community. You will develop specialist knowledge and experience in the development of intelligent systems. Topics studied will include machine learning, A I Programming, research and statistical methods and data analytics. The distinctive nature of the award is the close integration with our AI and Machine Learning research groups coupled with the opportunity for an internship and a highly supportive environment, particularly for international students. The course also provides you with directly transferable skills for a career in a range of industries from the finance sector to healthcare to automotive, as well as progression opportunities to PhD research There are three routes you can choose from to gain an MSc Artificial Intelligence: full-time - 2 years with advanced practice (September and January start)full-time - 1 year (September start) or 16 months (January start)part-time - 2 years.

Career opportunities

In recent years, careers in artificial intelligence (AI) have grown significantly to meet the demands of digitally transformed industries. There are plenty of jobs in artificial intelligence, however coupled with that is a significant shortage of top tech talent with the necessary skills, ie there will be a skills shortage in this field leading to increased demand for talented individuals with this skillset.

Careers in AI include business intelligence developer, data scientists, AI developer and big data engineers.

Throughout your course we offer a wide range of business networking opportunities for you to extend your knowledge of the industry and show case your skills, enhancing your opportunity of securing your dream job. We host events such as:-

ExpoTees our end of course showcase of graduate work which attracts over 150 business partners each year, these are businesses who are looking for the emerging talent in the digital fields.

Drawing on our extensive industry links we invite guest speakers in your field to present to our students. Throughout your course we bring in industry speakers to ensure that you develop your knowledge of the industry that you plan to build your career in. In addition to covering technical subjects these speakers provide an insight into what employers are looking for in their employees, from technical to professional skills.