University of Manchester campus

Engineering

MSc Machine Learning at University of Manchester

University of Manchester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Investigate both the theory and practice of machine learning, with applications ranging from healthcare to humanoid robots. Investigate both the theory and practice of machine-learning : from deep neural network architectures and causality to humanoid robots. Part of pioneering history : take your computer science understanding to the next level at Manchester, a pioneer of computer science history and home to the first memory-stored computer.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: Department of Computer Science  |  Duration: 12 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course aims to impart state-of-the-art knowledge within Machine Learning, 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 Reasoning and Learning under Uncertainty, Reinforcement Learning, Cognitive Robotics and Computer Vision, Topics in Machine Learning, Transforming Text Into Meaning, Advanced Topics in Machine Learning.

Career pathways

With breakthrough after breakthrough, it’s rare to find a field which develops life-altering solutions at such a rapid rate. A core pillar of artificial intelligence, machine learning is responsible for innovations in technology, medicine, business and beyond every year.

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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

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