Masters Degree in Artificial Intelligence & Applications
Program Overview
The MSc Artificial Intelligence & Applications program, designed for non-computing graduates, equips students with AI knowledge and skills for business applications, aligning with the National AI Strategy. Through coursework and a dissertation project, students gain expertise in AI methodologies, machine learning, and data analysis, preparing them for high-demand careers in the growing AI industry.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MSc Artificial Intelligence & Applications is a conversion degree designed specifically for graduates without a computing science background. The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to understand and apply AI algorithms, technologies, and methodologies to meet business objectives. Graduates will be able to select appropriate statistical methods, understand AI problem structuring methods, apply rigorous AI methodologies, explain conclusions to stakeholders, extract data from systems, integrate separate data sources, understand and build scalable machine learning technologies, and demonstrate the value of AI solutions.
Outline:
The program comprises 180 credits, with one credit being equal to ten hours of student learning. The curriculum includes 60 credits in Semester 1, 60 credits in Semester 2, and a 60-credit project that typically runs from May to August.
Semester 1
- Legal, Ethical & Professional Issues (10 Credits)
- Quantitative Methods for AI (10 Credits)
- Big Data Technologies (20 Credits)
- AI for Autonomous Systems (20 credits)
Semester 2
- Deep Learning & Neural Nets (20 Credits)
- AI for Finance (20 credits)
- Machine Learning for Data Analytics (20 credits)
Semester 3
- Dissertation (60 Credits)
Assessment:
Each module is assessed by a combination of coursework and exam. The course includes both individual and group coursework assignments.
Teaching:
Each module is delivered through a combination of lectures, practical computer laboratory work, and tutorials. Module content is also made available online in the virtual learning environment, including recorded lectures and interactive exercises. The course includes optional support sessions provided by the Careers Service, such as Marketing Yourself delivered in Semester 1. In addition, the course includes workshops for non-technical skills, covering topics including research and study, critical-thinking and problem-solving, and Developing Effective Study Skills.
Careers:
AI graduates are highly employable. They can look forward to well-paid professional careers designing and building the digital technologies that underpin the global economy and, indeed, every aspect of human activity from recreation through healthcare to business and the natural environment. Example roles include AI professional, software developer, and business/policy analyst.
Other:
- The program is designed for graduates without a computing science background.
- The program is taught by experienced faculty with expertise in AI and related fields.
- The program provides students with opportunities to develop their professional skills through internships and industry projects.
- The program is offered full-time and part-time.
For Scotland
£10,800
For England, Wales & Northern Ireland
£10,800 £26,100
Overview:
- Founded in 1796 as Anderson's Institution
- Received its Royal Charter in 1964, becoming the University of Strathclyde
- Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the UK for engineering and technology
- Home to the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), a world-leading research center in metal forming
- Notable alumni include Sir James Black (Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine), Sir David Murray (former CEO of Rangers Football Club), and Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell (astrophysicist)
Student Life:
- Over 23,000 students from over 100 countries
- 150+ student clubs and societies, including sports teams, cultural groups, and academic societies
- Student support services include counseling, health, and disability support
- Campus facilities include a sports center, library, and student union
Academics:
- Offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, science, business, law, and social sciences
- Faculty includes world-renowned experts in their fields
- Teaching methodologies emphasize hands-on learning and industry engagement
- Academic support services include tutoring, writing centers, and language support
- Unique academic programs include the Strathclyde MBA, which is ranked among the top 100 MBAs in the world
Top Reasons to Study Here:
- Excellent reputation for teaching and research, particularly in engineering and technology
- Strong industry connections and opportunities for internships and placements
- Specialized facilities such as the AFRC and the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
- Vibrant student life with a diverse and inclusive community
- Located in the heart of Glasgow, a vibrant and cosmopolitan city
Services:
- Counseling and mental health support
- Health center with a range of medical services
- Accommodation services with a variety of on-campus and off-campus options
- Library resources with over 1 million books and journals
- Technology support including IT services and free Wi-Fi
- Career development services with support for job searching, CV writing, and interview preparation
Entry Requirements:
This programme is designed for graduates without a computing science background.
Academic requirements
Minimum second-class (2:2) Honours degree or overseas equivalent.
English language requirements
You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5). We offer comprehensive English language courses for students whose IELTS scores are below 6.0. As a university, we now accept many more English language tests in addition to IELTS for overseas applicants, for example, TOEFL and PTE Cambridge. "Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach", 4th US ed. by Stuart Russell and Peter Norvig provides a great overview of artificial intelligence and is the recommended textbook for more than one module. It's available in the University Library.
