MSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (100% online) at Keele University

Programme overview

From 2019-2020, the global AI software market grew 54% year-on-year to $22.6 billion, with similarly impressive annual growth rates forecast for the coming years (Statista 2020). The online MSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence from Keele University has been carefully designed to develop the knowledge and skills required to take advantage of the exponential growth of this sector and excel in artificial intelligence careers.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences | Department: School of Computer Science and Mathematics | Duration: 2 years part-time (180 credits) | Study mode: online; part-time | Intake: 5 January 2027 | Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will develop an in-depth understanding of artificial intelligence techniques and their advanced applications in key fields, such as social media analysis, image processing and data mining, speech processing and automated marketing recommendations. You will acquire the knowledge and practical skills that are necessary to design, build, deploy and evaluate computer applications and artificial intelligence software. Taught modules cover: Applications of AI and machine learning, Mathematics for AI and data science, Statistical data analytics and databases, Design and programming, User interaction design, Software engineering, Web technologies and security.

Career pathways

With no prior academic or professional experience in computer science or artificial intelligence required to enrol on the course, it is ideally suited to forward-thinking and progressive individuals who wish to embark on an exciting new career in this high-growth field.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should normally have, or be about to complete: A 2:2 undergraduate degree or a UK master’s degree (or international equivalent). Or: A third-class honours degree or an ordinary degree (without honours) or UK equivalent professional qualification with a minimum of two years’ appropriate work experience. Or: Applicants who do not hold a recognised degree will be asked to provide evidence which demonstrates a minimum of three years’ relevant computing, IT or data management experience. The evidence will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. The work experience must be at a graduate level, in either managerial or professional capacity normally in computing, IT or data-related employment which English language: IELTS at 6.0 overall with no individual component below 5.5.

GBP 7,440 for the whole programme. Total tuition for the 100% online programme; can be paid per module (£620 per module). Source

Intake: 5 January 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time (180 credits)

Apply through the official page: https://online.keele.ac.uk/msc-computer-science-with-artificial-intelligence/

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