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MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Durham University

Durham University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MSc in Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Science is a career-focused conversion course for graduates from any discipline. Through practical, hands-on learning, you will develop data science, AI, technical, and analytical skills, preparing you for a wide range of careers across technology, finance, healthcare, public policy, and other data intensive sectors.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Natural Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll begin by mastering a range of introductory modules before progressing to more advanced contemporary techniques in machine learning to expand your knowledge and understanding. We offer an extensive range of optional modules which allows you to focus on an area of interest such as text analytics and data visualization. Compulsory modules include Data Science Research Project, Critical Perspectives in Data Science and AI, Programming for Data Science, Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Applied AI for Data Science, AI and HCI Interaction.

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Entry requirements

Entry requirements: We require a 2:1 Bachelor (Honours) degree or international equivalent in any degree subject. Applicants with a strong data science or mathematical background may wish to consider our MSc Computer Science programmes (G6T109, G6T209, G6T309, G6T409, G6T509, G6T609, G6T709).

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,500 a year (2027/28). Home/Island full-time tuition fee per year for September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 35,000 a year (2027/28). International/EU full-time tuition fee per year for September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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