MSc Artificial Intelligence at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Advance your computing career with artificial intelligence. Develop practical expertise in machine learning, deep learning and data modelling at ARU in Cambridge. Course durations vary slightly: 12 months (September starts), or 20 months (January starts).

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years with professional experience | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027, January 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to understand, develop, and apply modern AI and data science techniques. You’ll develop a strong foundation in semantic data technologies, learning how to structure and integrate semantic data, develop ontological models, and build intelligent applications that extract insights, support data-driven decision-making, and create value from complex datasets. Year 1: Semantic Data Technologies, Advanced Machine Learning, Research Methods, Applications of Machine Learning, Neural Computing and Deep Learning, Postgraduate Major Project.

Career pathways

ARU unlocks the potential you have deep inside to flourish. Gain in-demand skills at the forefront of computing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first degree, with honours, at a minimum final classification of Lower Second (2.2), or equivalent, in a Computing, Electronics, Mathematics or Statistics subject. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. In order for you to gain the full benefits from this advanced Masters course in AI, it is strongly recommended that you ensure that you have some basic programming knowledge of Python prior to the start of your course. If you have an unrelated honours degree (2.2 or above) or a foundation degree in Computing, plus work experience at a suitable level, you may be considered on an individual basis. Applicants may be invited for interview to determine their suitability for the course.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,275 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 20,925 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: International students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

Intake: September 2027, January 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years with professional experience

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=&route=p1142,p1233

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