Artificial Intelligence MSc
1 Year Full Time | September Start
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Northumbria University’s master’s in Artificial Intelligence provides an exciting opportunity to take your career into the rapidly developing area of AI. We welcome applications from candidates of any background, whether you wish to specialise your existing knowledge, or want to completely change your career direction.
This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence and provide you with a holistic understanding of digital intelligence and its effects on society. To give you an extra edge in today’s competitive job market, in addition to your current expertise in various fields, the course explores key concepts, principles and theories of relevance to Artificial Intelligence professionals.
You will be given the opportunity to engage in real world problems, evaluate options and apply professionally specific knowledge to resolve them. For our first cohort enrolled in 2020, we have provided all our students the opportunity to obtain the Azure AI Fundamental Certification through our partnership with Microsoft.
As part of this Artificial Intelligence master’s degree, you will develop a strong understanding of the capability of AI and how best to utilise existing AI tools, allowing you to successfully implement this in practice. You will learn to identify requirements before the application of AI, and become aware of the implications that these tools have from a governance and operational perspective.
By the end of this programme, you will have engaged with various research activities. This will lead up to the planning and execution of a significant research project, which poses new questions and creates understanding. Through this, and the rest of your learning, you will develop a range of skills that will enhance your ability to communicate outcomes and knowledge to professional and academic audiences in appropriate formats.
This master’s course is an excellent option if you hope to pursue further research into the area of AI, including PhD study.
Opportunities for employment in this area are vast. The demand for AI experts continues to grow, so graduates will have high earnings potential. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to adapt and advise on the practical application of AI tools and techniques in national and international organisations, across multiple industries, both nationally and internationally.
Level of Study
Postgraduate
Mode of Study
1 year Full Time
Department
Computer and Information Sciences
Location
City Campus, Northumbria University
City
Newcastle
Start
September 2025
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You will be provided with a wide range of learning opportunities in a challenging and stimulating environment. You will learn via various learning methods, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical’s, research, case studies, guest/expert input and task based learning, in guided and independent study.
You will also develop your research and project management skills in the form of your MSc project – a self-directed research project based on an artificial intelligence related subject of your choosing.
You will be part of a dynamic learning environment with an expert team of staff teaching theoretical and practical research skills. This includes as problem solving skills, self-directed learning and communication skills.
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You will have 24/7 term-time access to Northumbria’s library, which has over half a million print books as well as half a million electronic books available online.
The University Library has advanced search software and database tools that allow you to use a single search box to get fast results from across a wide and reliable range of academic resources.
Throughout the duration of your course you will have access to our state-of-the-art facilities including our new Computer and Information Sciences building, this gives you access to dedicated IT systems and is available evenings and weekends.
AI research at Northumbria has been widely applied to different industries with the financial and technical support from various funders. Cased studies and other teaching materials have been developed based on such real-world experience to enhance the Artificial Intelligence MSc course.
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Jobs in this area span a number of different roles within the health, automotive, business, finance, and manufacturing industries. Particular careers include data scientists, AI developers, and consultants, to name but a few.
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Applicants should normally have:
A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any subject. Other subject qualifications, equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.
International qualifications:
If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry
English Language requirements:
International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).
*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications
Full UK Fee: £11,000
Full International Fee: £20,950
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