United KingdomPostgraduateComputer & Technology

MSc Artificial Intelligence

University of Central Lancashire, Preston

Overview

A one-year, in-person master's delivered by the School of Engineering and Computing for graduates of STEM subjects with a substantial computing element.

Entry requirements

Academic
At least a 2:2 degree in STEM areas which has a substantive computing element including programming.
English language
IELTS 6.0 with no components lower than 5.5.
Experience or portfolio
Substantial relevant industrial experience can be offered in place of the degree requirement; an interview may be required.
Applicants from Pakistan
The Pakistan page gives no percentages or CGPA. It states the university requires all applications from Pakistan to be submitted through a recognised agent listed on that page. Source

Careers

The course page lists machine learning, AI engineering, robotics development, AI ethics and computer vision.

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
  • Excellence ScholarshipGBP 3,500 for the first year; later years depend on achieving an APM of over 60% (2026/27 entry)