MSc Artificial Intelligence (Conversion) at University of Surrey

AI is reshaping every profession and creating new ones. Designed for graduates from any discipline, our Artificial Intelligence (Conversion) MSc gives you a holistic command of AI: the technical foundation, ethical grounding and fluency to thrive in your own field, broaden into others, or step into new AI careers.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll begin with four core modules designed to build your technical understanding of AI alongside ethical and societal perspectives. You’ll then choose four AI+X electives from an expanding portfolio. AI+X modules explore how AI is being applied across different industries and disciplines, helping you understand both the opportunities and challenges AI presents across the wider economy. Core modules include Programming Foundations, Ethics and Regulation of Artificial Intelligence, Topics in People-centred AI, Machine Learning Foundations, 60 Credit Standard Project.

Career pathways

AI skills are associated with higher earning potential in the UK labour market. AI-related roles advertise at a median salary of approximately £62,700, around 42% higher than wider IT roles (Perspective Economics, 2026).

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