MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence at Northeastern University London

Programme overview

A master's covering modern AI from foundations to applications, including agentic systems, machine learning, natural language processing, analytics, AI engineering and ethical governance. Students can follow one of four concentrations: AI Strategy and Leadership, AI Analytics and Business Transformation, AI Development and Ethics, or AI Engineering and Systems.

Faculty: Computing, Mathematics, Engineering, and Natural Sciences (CoMENS) | Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time or part-time (on campus) | Intake: January 2027; September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core courses: Agentic and Generative Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Data Ethics, Academic and Professional Enquiry Methods, Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing, a Postgraduate In-the-Field Experiential Project and an AI Dissertation Project, plus three optional courses (one from each pair, e.g. Algorithms and Analytics or Software Architecture for AI).

Career pathways

Roles include AI engineer, machine learning developer, applied NLP/ML specialist, AI ethics specialist, AI policy analyst, AI product manager and digital transformation consultant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typically a UK undergraduate degree with at least a second-class (2:2) honours, or international equivalent; mature applicants and professionals with relevant experience or equivalent qualifications are also considered. Applications are assessed on the application form, reference and personal statement. IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component (or equivalent, e.g. PTE Academic 60 with 55 in each component) if English is not the applicant's native language.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,197 for the whole programme (January 2027). Tuition fee for January 2027 entry before scholarship (home 10% scholarship reduces to £10,978; international 15% scholarship reduces to £21,694). Source

International applicants: GBP 25,522 for the whole programme (January 2027). Tuition fee for January 2027 entry before scholarship (home 10% scholarship reduces to £10,978; international 15% scholarship reduces to £21,694). Source

Intake: January 2027; September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.nulondon.ac.uk/application/

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