MSc Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

Designed for students from a non-computer science or IT background, this Data Science and Artificial Intelligence MSc programme allows you to obtain a generalist Masters in a specialist subject by developing essential skills and knowledge to apply in the workplace. You will learn how to collect and analyse information to make data-driven decisions, and how intelligent systems can be applied across various contexts.

Benefit from our Department of Computer Science that is renowned for cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence and data science. The 2021 Research Excellence Framework rated us 5th in the UK for world leading (4*) research outputs, and 100% of research environment rated as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*). Our Digital Innovation Facility, opening in 2021, will offer a purpose-build environment for collaborative research in academic disciplines including AI, robotics and data analytics.

Throughout the programme, you will learn from a wide variety of topics, from software development to mathematics and statistics. Upon completion, you will develop the necessary tools to research, propose and implement robust solutions to technical problems in future career, in addition to gaining a systematic insight into current thinking within the areas.

The course will equip you for a career in this high-demand sector or in other computer science settings, including interdisciplinary roles related to your undergraduate degree. You can also excel in a wide range of industries including healthcare, government agencies and technology, pursuing positions such as data analyst, data scientist, database manager, machine learning practitioner and IT consultant.

The MSc programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.