Launch your career in the fast-moving world of Artificial Intelligence. Our MSc equips you with the advanced skills and knowledge needed to build intelligent systems and shape the technologies of the future.
Discover and understand what current generation AIs can do, and the ethical considerations so you’re prepared for a range of in-demand careers. Our course will open up a world of opportunity in roles such as AI engineer, applied machine learning analyst, data scientist, data engineer, technology consultant, or applied researcher.
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Course structure The MSc Artificial Intelligence is a 12-month full-time programme, combining advanced taught modules with a substantial supervised project. It builds on your existing skills to give you the depth of knowledge and confidence to succeed in a world where AI is increasingly pervasive.
In this term you will study core principles of Artificial Intelligence and develop the advanced skills needed to work with data-intensive AI systems. Through compulsory modules you will explore the methods and techniques that underpin AI, building a strong technical foundation that will support your later specialisation. You will also begin to select optional modules, allowing you to shape your studies around areas such as computer vision, natural language processing or intelligent interactive systems.
Teaching is delivered through lectures and laboratory classes, with assessment provided through a mixture of coursework and examinations. Coursework is typically completed during the term and exams in the main summer exam period.
This term gives you the opportunity to deepen your expertise by choosing from a wide range of advanced optional modules. These cover topics such as neural computation, evolutionary computation, machine learning and predictive modelling, and intelligent interactive systems.
This flexibility enables you to explore the areas of AI that most interest you, while continuing to develop the critical and analytical skills needed to design and evaluate intelligent systems.
After the main summer exam period, the summer is devoted to your project, where you will work closely with an academic supervisor on an extended piece of research or applied work.
The project may involve developing new algorithms, applying AI techniques to solve real-world challenges, or contributing to ongoing research within the School of Computer Science.
It is a substantial part of the programme, allowing you to demonstrate independence, originality and technical expertise.
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To gain a place at Birmingham you will need to meet our general entry requirements, as well as those specific to your course. Your application will be reviewed by the course’s Admissions Tutor, who will decide whether your application should receive an offer.
Entry requirements continued: applicants are recommended to have learned at least one programming language such as Python, Java, C, C++ or C#.
If you are unsure if you meet our entry requirements, you can also contact the admissions department to discuss whether your application would be considered.
English language requirements If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course.
For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:
If you have a conditional offer for Birmingham where English is a requirement, you can take a Presessional English course as an alternative to retaking IELTS or a similar qualification. We offer on-campus courses all year round starting from September including additional online courses in the summer term. Teaching takes place in small classes with no more than 18 students to maximise class participation.
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