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Postgraduate MSc in Artificial Intelligence

The Artificial Intelligence MSc course combines a wide choice of advanced topics in computer science with specialist modules relating to computational intelligence, including logic-based, connectionist and evolutionary artificial intelligence, inspirations from the natural world, practical applications and the philosophy of machine reasoning.

Key Information

• Study mode: Full-time or part-time
• Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
• Start date: September, January
• Location: Canterbury

Overview

The demand for AI expertise is growing rapidly as industries increasingly rely on artificial intelligence to drive innovation and efficiency. The MSc in Artificial Intelligence is designed for students with a strong computing background who want to deepen their expertise in AI technologies, theories, and applications.

Entry Requirements

• A first or second class honours degree or equivalent in computing or a related subject.
• All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.
• International students: Please see the International Student website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information.

English Language Entry Requirements

• This course requires a Good level of English language, equivalent to B2 on CEFR.
• Details on how to meet this requirement can be found on the English Language requirements webpage.

Course Structure

The course consists of a collection of compulsory modules covering core topics in the area of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Students take all compulsory modules and choose one from a list of optional modules.

Compulsory Modules

• Programming for AI with Python
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
• Cognitive Robotics
• Deep Learning
• Project & Dissertation

Optional Modules

• Computational Creativity and Creative AI
• Introduction to Quantum Computing & Quantum Cryptography
• Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security
• Software Engineering
• Foundations of Data Science

How You'll Study

• Teaching and assessment: Assessment is through a mixture of written examinations and coursework, the relative weights of which vary according to the nature of the module.
• Programme aims: For course aims and learning outcomes please see the course specification.
• Study support: The School of Computing has a large range of equipment providing both UNIX (TM) and PC-based systems and a cluster facility consisting of 30 Linux-based PCs for parallel computation.

Your Future

• Graduate destinations: Our graduates have gone on to work in software engineering, mobile applications development, systems analysis, consultancy, networking, web design and e-commerce, finance and insurance, commerce, engineering, education, government, and healthcare.
• Help finding a job: The University has a friendly Careers and Employability Service, which can give you advice on how to apply for jobs, write a good CV, and perform well in interviews.

Fees and Funding

• The 2025/26 annual tuition fees for this course are:
  • Full-time: £10,000 (UK), £23,500 (EU), £23,500 (International)
  • Part-time: £5,000 (UK), £11,750 (EU), £11,750 (International)
• For details of when and how to pay fees and charges, please see the Student Finance Guide.
• Tuition fees may be increased in the second and subsequent years of your course.

Additional Costs

• You'll need regular access to a desktop computer/laptop with an internet connection to use the University of Kent's online resources and systems.
• Find out more about student accommodation and living costs, as well as general additional costs that you may pay when studying at Kent.

Funding

• Search the scholarships finder for possible funding opportunities.
• You may find it helpful to look at both University and external funds, as well as scholarships specific to the academic school delivering this programme.