MSc Applied AI and Data Science at Solent University

Programme overview

Immerse yourself in the in-demand fields of AI and data science. Using problem-based approaches, your studies will equip you with the knowledge and skills to open doors to a wide range of careers. This postgraduate conversion course has been designed to increase AI and data science experts in the UK market with the support of the OfS and industrial partners, including IBM, Motion-Robotics, Barter For Things Ltd, 451 Research, and University Hospital Southampton. This course is also suitable for those who may not have a computer science or STEM academic background, but wish to start a new career in AI and data science.

Faculty: Computing and games | Duration: 1 year full-time (January start); 1 year full-time with placement (January start); 2 years part-time (January start); 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time; 2 years part-time with placement | Study mode: full-time (placement year option) | Intake: Full-time September start; Part-time September start; Full-time January start; Part-time January start; Full-time May start; Part-time May start (2027 entry) | Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Programming for Problem Solving, Introduction to AI, Data Analytics and Visualisation, Applied AI in Business, Dissertation Project. Optional modules include Work placement (starting in year two after completing all modules).

Career pathways

This course will give you the skills and knowledge to enter a variety of roles including: Applied AI developer, AI strategy manager, Data analyst, Data scientist, Data mining engineer, Machine learning engineer, Business analyst, Digital marketing analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours degree at 2:2 or higher in any discipline, or extensive industrial experience in this area Applicants should be able to show an interest in learning coding, AI and data science techniques. Qualifications equivalent to the above may also be considered – contact the University for further information. We also consider candidates with alternative qualifications and related professional experience. English language: IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,400 a year (2026/27). UK and Channel Island full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 18,350 a year (2026/27). International full-time fee Source

Intake: Full-time September start; Part-time September start; Full-time January start; Part-time January sta

Duration: 1 year full-time (January start); 1 year full-time with placement (January start); 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.solent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/applied-ai-and-data-science-msc

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