MSc Artificial Intelligence at Birmingham City University

Programme overview

This course will equip you with a sound understanding of the theory and practice of applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems through pathways. Streams include core AI and Fintech pathways which have been designed to meet industry needs. As a computing conversion course, it is assumed that you are starting fresh with no experience of computer programming and little experience of using mathematics or statistics in your undergraduate courses or in work.

Faculty: Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences | Department: Accounting, Finance and Economics, Computing | Duration: 12 months full-time; 18 months (with Professional Placement) full-time | Study mode: full-time (optional professional placement) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Computing for AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI for NLP, Computer Vision, Individual Master’s Project, Data Visualisation (AI Pathway), Impact of AI (AI Pathway), Risk Management in Fintech (Fintech Pathway).

Career pathways

We know that employers are looking for graduates who have a good balance between in-depth academic knowledge and technical and practical expertise, which is why our course is geared towards employability. What you learn on our course will help you to stand out when you look for your first professional role.

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Entry requirements

AI pathway. Applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any discipline, or three years of professional work experience in a role which has required you to work and interact with a range of people requiring a regular element of problem-solving. Fintech pathway. Applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in addition to a background in finance (e.g. an undergraduate degree in a finance-related subject such as Accountancy, Finance, Economics or Business Management) or three years of professional work experience in a finance role. All applicants are also asked to provide a 250-word maximum personal statement detailing why they are ready for this course and how they want to use what they learn in their future career or in later life. IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each band, or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,590 a year (2027/28). full-time, 12 months; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 19,630 a year (2027/28). full-time, 12 months; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time; 18 months (with Professional Placement) full-time

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