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MSc Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning at University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Launch your career in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence and machine learning. As huge advances change our world, get prepared for an exciting future. Discover and understand what current generation AIs can do, and deepen your understanding of AI principles to develop advanced technical expertise.

Department: Computer Science and Data Science  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course consists of 180 credits. As well as 3 x 20 credit compulsory modules and 1 x 60 credit compulsory project, you also have the chance to choose up to 60 credits from a range of optional, specialist modules. Modules include Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Project, Current Topics in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Mathematical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), Computer Vision and Imaging (Extended), Evolutionary Computation (Extended), Intelligent Data Analysis.

Career pathways

This course will prepare you to tackle challenging real-world problems that require innovative AI and machine learning solutions. You will graduate with a strong technical foundation and practical research experience, being prepared to thrive in diverse environments including academia, research, industry and government.

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Entry requirements

2:1 Honours degree in a numerate discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Economics) with substantial mathematical content. Entry requirements continued: You must have at least a 2:1 score in all mathematics-related modules and have covered at least three of the following four topics:. calculus,. linear algebra,. statistics. probability theory. English language: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,780 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 36,000 a year (2027/28). (full-time) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time

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