Program Overview

University of Leicester Programs

The University of Leicester offers a wide range of programs for students, including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as research opportunities.

Undergraduate Programs

• The university provides various undergraduate programs, including:
  • Accommodation: Apply by 1 September for a guaranteed place.
  • Find a course: Browse or search the full range of undergraduate degrees.
  • How to apply: Making your application and next steps.
  • Fees and funding: Information about loans, grants, bursaries, and scholarships.
  • Open Days: Attend an Open Day to explore the campus.
  • On-demand content: Videos, blogs, and more to discover life at Leicester.
  • Careers: Employability is embedded into all courses.
  • Support and welfare: Services to support students from day one.
  • Study Abroad Unit: Extend your degree with a year at a partner university.

Postgraduate Programs

• The university offers various postgraduate programs, including:
  • Find a course: Browse or search the full range of postgraduate degrees.
  • Funding your studies: Information about loans, grants, bursaries, and scholarships.
  • How to apply: Making your application and what happens afterwards.
  • Postgraduate events: Visit campus or sign up for a webinar.
  • Accommodation: Apply by 1 September for a guaranteed place.
  • Careers: Employability is embedded into all courses.
  • Online learning: Boost your career alongside existing commitments.
  • Submit a postgraduate study enquiry: Receive an answer as soon as possible.

Research Degrees

• The university offers research degrees, including:
  • Funded opportunities: Studentship opportunities currently accepting applications.
  • Applying: Browse research degrees on offer at Leicester.
  • Support and guidance: A great research community and the Doctoral College.

Distance Learning

• The university provides distance learning opportunities, including:
  • How to apply: User-friendly application processes.
  • How distance learning works: A flexible way to fit study around other commitments.
  • Fees, funding, and scholarships: Financial support for distance learning degrees.
  • Submit a distance learning enquiry: Receive an answer as soon as possible.

International Students

• The university welcomes international students from over 150 countries, offering:
  • Country-specific information: Find your country in the list to check equivalent qualifications, scholarships, and additional requirements.
  • Scholarships: Competitive scholarships for international students, including Family Loyalty Discount and Alumni Discount.
  • English language requirements: Demonstrate or improve English language skills.
  • Advice for international students: Visas, bank accounts, doctors, travel, and more.

AI for Business Intelligence MSc

• This program is designed to equip students with advanced skills in data analytics and AI, including:
  • Course description: Unlock the power of data to drive business success.
  • Entry requirements: 2:2 degree in Maths or a related subject, or equivalent international qualification.
  • Fees and funding: Tuition fees for UK and international students, including information on scholarships and funding.
  • Careers and employability: Opportunities for students to work with industry partners and develop essential skills.
  • Course structure: Modules, industrial placement, and project.

Modules

• The AI for Business Intelligence MSc includes the following modules:
  • Core modules: Fundamentals of Data Science, Statistics for Data Science, Computational Intelligence and Software Engineering, and Data Mining and Neural Networks.
  • Option modules: Choose from Mathematical Modelling, Practical Programming, Generalised Linear Models, Introduction to Functional Data Analysis, International Business, and AI for Space.

Industrial Placement

• The 'With Industry' variant of the degree gives students the opportunity to gain professional experience through an industrial placement, including:
  • Placement details: Placements last between nine and eleven months and are normally paid, full-time roles with a formal contract.
  • Benefits: Gain industry experience, develop key skills, and enhance career prospects.

Why Leicester?

• The University of Leicester offers a unique learning experience, including:
  • Global Impact Research: Benefit from the School's research excellence in AI.
  • Inclusive Community: Be part of a diverse, supportive community.
  • Industry-Ready Skills: Develop expertise to directly impact businesses using AI and data.
  • Solid foundations: Based in the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, emphasizing analytical and technical skills.