MSc Advanced Computing with Artificial Intelligence at University of Stirling

Programme overview

MSc Advanced Computing with Artificial Intelligence is an on-campus Masters for computing graduates seeking advanced programming skills and AI expertise, with opportunities to work on commercially relevant projects with industry.

Duration: September full-time 12 months; September part-time 24 months; January full-time 21 months | Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Advanced software development and artificial intelligence, taught through online content, labs, workshops, lectures, seminars and tutorials, with a dissertation project that builds an AI solution on a topic of the student's choice. Also available as Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for careers in advanced software development or AI; the page cites an average UK AI developer salary of 60,000 GBP.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree in computer science or a closely related subject such as software engineering, or equivalent appropriate experience; significant programming experience required. English language for international applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill; PTE Academic 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL iBT (exams before 21 January 2026) 80 overall with 18 reading, 17 writing, 17 listening, 20 speaking.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,750 a year (2026/27). Students from the UK and Republic of Ireland; part time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 12,150 a year (2026/27). International (including EU) students; part time rate Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: September full-time 12 months; September part-time 24 months; January full-time 21 months

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