MSc Artificial Intelligence (online)

Programme overview

Entry requirements

• Standard entry will require an honours degree equivalent to a UK first/upper second class, demonstrating aptitude for programming and quantitative reasoning in any mathematical / highly numerate undergraduate degree. Graduates with first degrees from most quantitative subject areas would be eligible, for example: mathematics, computer science, statistics, engineering (any), physics / physical sciences, space science, econometrics, quantitative research methods etc.
• Graduates who hold an honours degree equivalent to a UK lower second class from a mathematics based discipline (see examples above) may also be eligible providing they can demonstrate relevant professional experience, a minimum of 3 years in related professional environment.
• Graduates who hold an honours degree equivalent to a UK first/upper second class from non-mathematics-based disciplines may also be eligible providing they can demonstrate relevant professional experience, a minimum of 3 years in a related professional environment.
• For students whose first language is not English, an English language qualification at a suitable level: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent with no lower than 6.5 in each category.

Programme specification

The programme provides a rigorous training in the foundational ideas and methods that underpin recent progress in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
The programme begins with the development of core skills in programming, needed to build AI systems, and foundational knowledge on algorithms and data science.
Following this, the content is broadly-based, covering both neural networks and symbolic approaches for making sense of sensory data and natural language, and for reasoning about the world.
The central topic of machine learning is covered in depth, including recent developments in deep learning.
There is an emphasis on integrated and unified systems that combine different sensory modalities (e.g. vision, audition), together with factual knowledge and reasoning. Such integration will be essential for many future applications of AI.
Throughout the programme, the material will be brought to life in a variety of applications in areas such as healthcare, finance, and environmental sciences.
Graduates from the MSc will be well positioned to work on the application of AI within the private and public sectors in many domains, including healthcare, finance, retail and government. The programme also provides a grounding for continuing on to study for a PhD in the area of AI.

Students will normally study one module at a time.

Year 1

(online)

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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In your first year you will typically study three Foundation modules, shown below as Compulsory. You will typically study three out of the six Development modules, shown below as Optional.

Compulsory Modules

You will study three Foundation modules as Compulsory

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
OCOM5100M	Programming for Data Science	15	1 Mar to 30 Apr, 1 Sep to 31 Oct	PFP
OCOM5101M	Data Science	15	1 May to 30 June, 1 Nov to 31 Dec
OCOM5102M	Algorithms	15	1 Jan to 28 Feb, 1 Jul to 31 Aug

Optional Modules

You will typically study three out of six Developmental modules as Optional in your first year.

Year 2

(online)

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In your second year you will typically study the remaining three out of six Development modules, shown below as Optional. You will typically study the Project module, shown as Compulsory.

Compulsory Modules

The Project module is compulsory for the second year of the programme.

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
OCOM5300M	Artificial Intelligence Project	45	1 Jan to 30 Jun, 1 Jul to 31 Dec, 1 Mar to 31 Aug, 1 May to 31 Oct, 1 Nov to 30 Apr, 1 Sep to 28 Feb	PFP

Optional Modules

You will study the remaining three Development modules as Optional modules.

Candidates will be required to study 45 credits from the following optional modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
OCOM5200M	Machine Learning	15	1 Sep to 31 Oct
OCOM5201M	Knowledge Representation and Reasoning	15	1 May to 30 June
OCOM5202M	Ethics of Artificial Intelligence	15	1 Jul to 31 Aug
OCOM5203M	Deep Learning	15	1 Nov to 31 Dec
OCOM5204M	Data Mining and Text Analytics	15	1 Jan to 28 Feb
OCOM5205M	Robotics	15	1 Mar to 30 Apr

Last updated: 29/04/2024 16:08:29

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