MSc Data Science & Artificial Intelligence at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

A master's combining advanced data science with emerging AI developments, including large language models, AI systems design and agentic and intelligent systems, with emphasis on responsible and ethical AI and a final research or industry-based project. It is being developed with the intention of BCS and IET accreditation.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Technologies | Duration: 12-18 months full time depending on start date; 3 years part time | Intake: September and January intakes | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Programming for Data Analysis, Research & Professional Practice, Data Analytics & Visualisation, AI for Autonomous Systems, Responsible and Ethical AI, Applied AI and LLM, AI Systems Design (20 credits each) and a 40-credit Technology Dissertation. 180 credits in total; PgC and PgD exit awards available.

Career pathways

AI developer, data analyst, data scientist, IT consultant and managerial roles in industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant area (for example Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computing or Engineering) with a minimum 2:2 classification, or a suitable professional qualification. Relevance is judged by the Programme Director, with an interview if required. Applicants with extant level 7 qualifications may apply for admission with credit (maximum 120 credits). International applicants are assessed on academic qualifications, English language proficiency and overall suitability.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time home Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed; period not stated in the table. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time international Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed. Source

Intake: September and January intakes

Duration: 12-18 months full time depending on start date; 3 years part time

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