Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science Masters/PGDip
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2024-06-01 | - |
Program Overview
The MSc/PGDip in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science empowers graduates from diverse backgrounds with the skills and knowledge to analyze data, develop AI solutions, and apply them to real-world problems. Led by faculty from both the UK and Dubai campuses, the program offers a unique learning experience that prepares students for careers in technology, finance, and other industries.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MSc/PGDip Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science degree programme is designed for graduates from diverse subject backgrounds. The programme is generally for students who have a first degree in a subject other than computing, but we consider students with a background in computing on a case-by-case basis.
Objectives:
- To open the doors to exciting new career opportunities in artificial intelligence and computer science.
- To provide students with the skills and knowledge to analyze and extract patterns from data.
- To develop students' in-depth understanding of the fundamental and core principles of artificial intelligence and computer science.
- To allow students to apply their knowledge to real-world problems through a substantial individual project.
Outline:
Content:
- Data management skills
- Programming skills
- Algorithm analysis
- Computer systems
- Classical and modern artificial intelligence
- Machine learning
Structure:
- Joint teaching by staff from both the Dubai and UK campuses
- Same high-quality teaching materials and rigorous assessments as the UK campus
- Opportunity to interact with staff & students across both campuses
- Opportunity to conduct projects under the supervision of staff from either campus
Course Schedule:
- Full-time: September
- Part-time: January or September
Duration:
- Full-time: 1 year
- Part-time: 2 years
Modules:
- AI Programming - 20 credits
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning – 20 credits
- Computer Systems - 20 credits
- Current Topics in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning – 20 credits
- Data Structures, Algorithms, and Databases - 20 credits
- Project - Conversion MSc – 60 credits
- Software Workshop 1 – 20 credits
Assessment:
- Exams
- Coursework
- Presentations
- Dissertation
Teaching:
Methods:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Exercise classes
- Lab and study work
- Projects
- Online assignments
- Presentations
- Independent study
Faculty:
- Staff from both the Dubai and UK campuses
Unique Approaches:
- Joint teaching by staff from both campuses
- Opportunity to interact with staff & students across both campuses
- Opportunity to conduct projects under the supervision of staff from either campus
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Technology consultancy
- IT
- Investment and banking
- Software development
- Data science
- Finance
Opportunities:
- Work in the many emerging start-up companies
Outcomes:
- Graduates are attractive to companies in the engineering sector worldwide as well as those in finance, consultancy, and commerce.
Other:
- The programme is accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education.
- This Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science Masters/PGDip has been designed for people from a variety of academic backgrounds to get them up to speed with artificial intelligence and computer science.
- The recent years have seen astonishing advances in artificial intelligence that are promising to transfer the way we interpret and use data.
- It is also allowing us to think about the nature of intelligence from different perspectives to understand the way that humans perform tasks, and to augment and support our abilities in areas such as medical diagnostics, where AI techniques are beginning to be used to filter vast medical datasets to provide doctors with new insights that can be used to inform a diagnosis or treatment plan.
Annual tuition fee for 2024: MSc - AED 148,138 for 1 year full-time or AED 74,069 per year over 2 years, part-time. PGDip - AED 98,759 for 1 year full-time. Your tuition fee can be paid in 3 instalments per year. Masters/MSc Full time AED 148,138 for 1 year Part-time AED 74,069 per year over 2 years PG Diploma Full time AED 98,759 for 1 year Part-time AED 49,379 per year over 2 years
University of Birmingham Summary
Overview:
The University of Birmingham is a leading global university with a strong focus on research and innovation. It is committed to developing solutions for a thriving planet and improving the health of people around the world.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The University of Birmingham offers a welcoming environment for students, with opportunities to settle in, make new friends, discover the city of Birmingham, and prepare for their studies. The university also has a vision for its campus development in the next 20 years, aiming to enhance and refine the global campuses.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Global Impact:
The university's research is focused on addressing major global issues, such as climate change and global health.Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
The university encourages collaboration across disciplines to drive innovation and find solutions to complex problems.Pioneering Breakthroughs:
The university is known for its pioneering research and breakthroughs in various fields.Academic Programs:
Other:
The university has five research challenge themes that guide its focus and draw on its vast expertise and resources. These themes showcase the university's pioneering breakthroughs, multidisciplinary collaboration, and significant global impact.
Entry Requirements:
2:2 Honours degree in any subject other than computing. Students who have not studied in English must pass a recognised English test.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
IELTS 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any band. TOEFL- 88 overall with no less than 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 19 in Writing Pearson- 67 with no less than 59 in all four skills Cambridge English Advanced- minimum overall score of 176 with no less than 162 in any component
