MSc Data Science for Artificial Intelligence at Harper Adams University

Programme overview

There is a huge skills gap in the United Kingdom’s workforce when it comes to data science and artificial intelligence. The Government’s Digital Skills strategy states that within the next 20 years, 90 per cent of all jobs will require some element of digital skills, with data science pinpointed as a priority area for investment. Data Science for Artificial Intelligence PgD and MSc routes offer training on a specific set of data science skills involving computer vision, cloud computing and generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as large language models (for example, ChatGPT).

Department: Engineering | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 to 3 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: February 2027, September 2027 | Location: Newport, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Statistical Analysis for Data Science, Techniques in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualisation and Analytics, Professional Skills for Data Science, Big Data and Decision Making- Case Studies, Generative Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Programming with Artificial Intelligence.

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Entry requirements

Candidates should possess one of the following: An honours degree in an appropriate subject-specific disciplines such as human health, finance, agriculture, food science, environmental studies, or other specialised fields who wish to apply data science and AI techniques within their areas of expertise, including those with a background in technical subjects like computer science, mathematics, or statistics. A good UK based HND or Foundation Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject together with related industrial or professional experience of at least two years. A Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate in a relevant discipline or equivalent. To apply for this course a degree indicating basic quantitative and mathematical skills is required and applicants are expected to demonstrate some ability and interest in this area. Whilst formal techniques are taught as part of the MSc course, some prior training and enthusiasm in these areas is expected. International applicants who need a visa: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5 (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time new entrant MSc (180 credits) fee 2027/28; part-time charged pro rata per module. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,340 a year (2027/28). Full-time new entrant MSc (180 credits) overseas fee 2027/28. Source

Intake: February 2027, September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 to 3 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://srs.harper-adams.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app_crs

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