MSc Artificial Intelligence

Overview

A one-year Department of Informatics Masters for graduates with a technical background, covering the foundations of AI, data science and machine learning, reasoning and autonomous agents, and the ethics of AI, finishing with a major project that can be done with an external partner.

Highlights

• Individual Project (60 credits)
• Artificial intelligence modules (at least 30 credits)
• Machine learning modules (at least 30 credits)
• Optional topics such as robotics and planning

Entry requirements

Academic

A minimum high 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor's (honours) degree with a final mark of at least 65%, preferably in Computer Science or another quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or Engineering, with grounding in calculus, linear algebra and programming to end of first year BSc Computer Science level.

English language

English language band B: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall, at least 6.5 in reading and writing and at least 6.0 in listening and speaking. PTE Academic 69 overall, at least 62 in reading and writing and at least 59 in listening and speaking. TOEFL iBT 5 overall, at least 4.5 in each skill (tests from 21 January 2026), or 100 overall with 25 writing and 23 in each other skill (earlier tests). Duolingo is not listed.

Experience or portfolio

Significant relevant work experience may be considered for a lower degree class or an unrelated degree.

Careers

The page refers to possible industry work experience and a major project, optionally with an external partner, as preparation for the next career step.

Working after you graduate

Bachelor's and master's graduates on a Student visa may apply in the UK for the Graduate visa: two years if applying by 31 December 2026, or 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027.

Checked on 10 October 2026. Official source.

Scholarships for this course

• Chevening ScholarshipsTuition fees, monthly living stipend, economy return flight, arrival and departure allowances and visa application cost
• Commonwealth Master's ScholarshipsFull tuition fees, return airfare, monthly stipend of GBP 1,712 (GBP 2,000 in the London area) and a study travel grant