MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any component) or equivalent
- PTE 59 Overall not less than 59
About this course
Designed in collaboration with key stakeholders including students, employers, academics and external advisors, this programme aims to enable you to develop skills of logical, explorative, analytical and critical thinking in intelligent decision support systems.
Delivered by expert lecturers and industry experts with evidence of research within the Data Science and AI field, each module covers essential elements of data and intelligence with increasing complexity of the knowledge and skills you will need to understand in the digital era.
Real-world case studies will be used throughout the course, and you’ll also have the opportunity to carry out a professional work placement, putting into practice what you’ll learn in your taught sessions.
The full-time Professional Placement option offers you the chance to enhance your qualification by spending a year completing an industry placement or engaging with a research project at the University. Although we cannot guarantee placements for students, we will provide you with practical support and advice on how to find and secure your placement.
On successful completion of the MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, you could work in a number of roles, which could include Data Analyst, Strategic Data Insight, AI Developer, AI Data Engineer, Business Intelligence Analyst, ML Engineer or Data Scientist. This degree will also prepare you for further study, such as pursuing a PhD.
Why study with us
- Gain hands-on experience with access to real-world assessment strategies and successfully demonstrate industry-based skills and innovation in decision support and data-driven decision-making.
- Acquire knowledge of ethical and legal issues that inform data and AI.
- Develop multi-disciplinary skills in statistics and computing.
- Put into practice what you learn in taught sessions with professional work placements, working on real-world problems.
- Receive financial support through a PG loan or bursary.
- There are various start dates to suit you. Please refer to the course structure tables below.
- Choose to study the MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence with a Professional Placement, and you will acquire experience in the workplace relevant to your future career, giving you a distinct advantage over other graduates.