MSc Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

Program Overview

This career conversion course provides a fast track to data science and AI careers. It covers the full breadth of AI, including programming, statistics, machine learning, big data, and data visualisation. The program is taught in a state-of-the-art facility and offers a research project option with industry partners. Graduates have the skills to apply AI and data science techniques to real-world problems in various industries.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This conversion course gives you the chance to switch careers and a fast-track route to a career in data science and AI. You’ll develop programming, problem-solving, and data visualisation and interpretation skills. You’ll be taught in our new £4.5 million DAIM facility which includes 250 of the highest-spec PCs. Our state-of-the-art facilities include Viper – the highest-spec computer at any university in the North of England.

Outline:

Unlike other universities, you’ll cover the full breadth of AI – not just one specialism. You’ll cover programming, statistics, machine learning, big data, data visualisation, computer vision and the ethical and legal responsibilities of using data. You can design your own research project to suit your background and career interests. Some students may be able to with work on a research project with one of our industry partners such as Naimuri, the NHS, KCOM or Lampada Digital Solutions. You’ll develop key skills including programming, problem-solving, and data visualisation and interpretation. As a conversion course, this MSc is suitable for students with a range of backgrounds in STEM and non-STEM subjects. With intensive teaching – your in-person lectures and workshops will normally be on one day a week 9am to 6pm – so you can balance your studies alongside other commitments, too. Don’t have programming experience? That’s okay. You’ll learn Python coding at the start of the course to make sure you’re up to speed.

Careers:

There’s a shortage of qualified data practitioners to meet the growing needs of employers. So you’ll be in high demand. You’ll graduate the ability to apply AI and data science techniques to real-world problems. And could go on to work as a data scientist in a wide range of industries. Our recent graduates have joined big names such as Amazon and Scottish Power You’ll also be able to critically evaluate AI and data science methodologies. Plan, design and carry out empirical research. And interpret, present and communicate the outcomes of data science and AI solutions.

Tuition fees:

UK students: £13,000 International students: £14,000

Payment information:

UK students can take out a Masters Loan to help with tuition fees and living costs. For 2024 entry, they provide up to £12,471 for full-time and part-time taught and research Masters courses in all subject areas. International applicants may need to pay a tuition fee deposit before the start of the course.