MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

This conversion MSc introduces graduates 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. Please note, if you’re applying for January 2027 entry, your course welcome starts on 25 January 2027. Teaching starts on the 1 February 2027.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time also available | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course is available to start in September or January. If you choose to start in September, you’ll undertake taught modules from September to May. Compulsory modules in september start include Programming Fundamentals, Research Methods in Computer Science, 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 Source

International applicants: GBP 32,000 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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

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