Artificial Intelligence - MSc at University of South Wales

Programme overview

The MSc Artificial Intelligence covers applied AI including speech recognition, image processing, disease diagnosis and large language models. It is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, and is assessed entirely by coursework.

Duration: 18 months full-time (February start); 12 months full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: February 2027, September 2027 (full-time); September 2027 (part-time); Pontypridd campus | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Project Management and Research Methodology, Principles of Computing, Computational Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge-Based Systems, Machine Learning and Autonomous Systems, Deep Learning and an MSc Project. Full-time study involves about 12 class hours and 24 independent study hours a week.

Career pathways

Machine learning engineer, data scientist, natural language processing engineer, computer vision engineer and AI research scientist; graduates have worked in roles such as predictive maintenance engineering and chatbot development for mental health support.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent; engineering, IT, science, mathematics and business graduates particularly welcomed, and non-STEM subjects are accepted. Relevant industry experience can also be taken into account.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,060 a year Source

International applicants: GBP 17,900 a year Source

Intake: February 2027, September 2027 (full-time); September 2027 (part-time); Pontypridd campus

Duration: 18 months full-time (February start); 12 months full-time; 2 years part-time

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