MSc Artificial Intelligence at University of Manchester

Programme overview

As the world takes a leap into Artificial Intelligence, play an active part in its revolution here at the University where it all started. Learn how you can master the pillars of artificial intelligence: and seek answers to the questions which could revolutionise AI. Part of pioneering history: take your computer science understanding to the next level at Manchester, both home to the first university department of Computer Science and to the first stored program computer.

What you will study

This course aims to impart advanced knowledge within Artificial Intelligence, offering training in advanced skills. It is suitable for those who wish to enhance their computing skills in order to improve their contribution to IT-related industry or to pursue R&D in academia or industry. Compulsory units include Cognitive Robotics and Computer Vision, Logics for Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, Topics in Machine Learning, Advanced Topics in Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, Transforming Text Into Meaning, Advanced Topics in Machine Learning.

Career pathways

The development of artificial intelligence has defined, and will continue to define, the era in which we find ourselves. Our fundamental research seeks answers to the questions which could revolutionise AI – from how humans interact with robots to automatic to semantic search over the scientific literature.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We operate a selective staged admissions process. We give preference to students with the strongest grades from high-ranking institutions. Successful applicants typically hold a First-class honours degree (70% average) from a UK university, or the overseas equivalent, in a Computer Science degree with a minimum of 50% Computer Science content. English language: IELTS.

Domestic applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). MSc (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 41,400 a year (2027/28). MSc (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/admissions/how-to-apply/

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