Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) MSc at Birmingham Newman University

Programme overview

MSc in Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers a unique opportunity to bridge cutting-edge theory with transformative real-world impact. As AI contributes to reshare industries globally, this programme equips students with technical expertise and ethical grounding needed to design and develop intelligent solutions to meaningful problems. Students completing a domain -specific project focused on AI within healthcare settings will graduate with MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence with Healthcare Innovation.

Department: Computer Science | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence programme emphasises significantly on practical implementation of solutions, preparing graduates for advanced roles in AI research, development and deployment. Students will also gain essential skills in academic writing, research methodology, and project management, culminating in an independent dissertation or applied project in the final semester. Modules – Year 1: Fundamentals of Networking and Cybersecurity, AI & Data Science Fundamentals, Computer Vision, Research Methods & Project Management, Natural Language Processing, Dissertation, Big Data Analytics.

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Entry requirements

Home: An honours degree of a British University of equivalent institution (minimum of 2.2). Consideration will be given to UK students with lower-level qualifications (e.g. a 3rd class degree or non-honours degree) who have a relevant range of professional experience. Professional experience will be considered by the programme leader in conjunction with the quality office. International: Students with advanced standing may also be admitted through Recognition of Prior (Experiential) Learning (RPeL) or Recognition of Prior (Certificated) Learning (RPL) processes, or through an approved articulation agreement. This will be assessed based on individual cases. Mature applicants who have requisite prior learning and or relevant and current work experience may be considered for admission. The legitimate applicants should have more than two-years’ experience in the industry. This will be considered based on individual cases and an interview may be organised, following successful application at the initial stage. International applicants: Secure English Language Test equivalent to IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,250 a year (2026/27). UK students; full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 13,500 a year (2026/27). International students; full-time Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://my.newman.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=MSS1APAI1NWFD&code2=0030

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