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MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This conversion MSc introduces those without a computer science related degree to Data Science and AI principles, with a thorough grounding in mathematics and statistics, data mining, artificial intelligence and the fundamentals of programming, to enable you to develop a toolkit of skills in data science and emerging technologies. With organisations increasingly reliant on data science and artificial intelligence (AI), understanding how to analyse, validate and interpret data can significantly enhance your employability.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Duration: 24 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich: year in industry)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In Year One, you study four compulsory taught modules and four optional taught modules. Compulsory modules in year one include Research Methods in Computer Science, Programming Fundamentals, Maths and Statistics for AI and Data Science, Applied Artificial Intelligence.

Career pathways

This MSc addresses this skills gap by preparing you for an exciting career in data science and artificial intelligence. This includes interdisciplinary opportunities tailored to your individual expertise, achieved by coupling knowledge of data science and artificial intelligence with the knowledge that you acquired from your first degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution. This degree should be in a subject that’s not related to computer science. Students on this conversion programme come from various academic backgrounds, therefore we strongly recommend that you review the pre-reading for the topics being introduced, to help prepare for studying this MSc.; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,500 a year (2027/28). full-time; Year in industry fee £2,900 (not included) Source

International applicants: GBP 32,000 a year (2027/28). full-time; Year in industry fee £6,400 (not included) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 24 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

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