Applied Artificial Intelligence (with optional Placement/Project year) MSc

Program Overview

Applied Artificial Intelligence (with optional Placement/Project year) MSc

Overview

This course is available in Clearing for 2025 entry.

Level

• Postgraduate

Start date

• Sept 2025, Sept 2026

Duration

• 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Location

• Exton Park, Chester

UK fees

• £8,775 for a full-time course (2025/26)
• £11,525 for the full course (2025/26) with a Professional Placement or Project

International fees

• £15,000 (2025/26) for a full-time course
• £17,750 for the full course (2025/26) with a Professional Placement or Project

Course Description

Artificial intelligence is being increasingly adopted across multiple industries ranging from robotics, policing and analytics. The advent of AI is creating an ever-growing demand for talented graduates who can help fully realise the true power and potential of AI.

This course is intended for those with a keen interest in robotics, machine learning and computer sciences and a willingness to embrace the growing advancing of Artificial Intelligence. With a fundamental interest in AI, machine vision and computer sciences, you will have the desire to apply this knowledge to solve real-world engineering problems.

There is an option to choose a Project/Placement year for this course, at an additional cost.

Optional 2-year Master's To Suit Your Needs

Choosing a Professional Placement MSc is a win-win for your career, giving you the chance to get real experience, apply your cutting-edge skills in the workplace and stand out to future employers.

In the first year you will have help from the University to find a placement, whilst developing your expertise. You will then spend your second year out in industry on placement, getting the chance to work with industry professionals and grow your network of industry contacts. Bringing your university-acquired knowledge and insights to industry, you will get to make a difference to the workplace and make lasting links with your employer.

Students need to find and secure their own placement, supported by the University. A preparation module will also help you to get ready for your placement.

The Professional Project MSc is your chance to get the experience you need to stand out to graduate employers and make a difference by solving real global business challenges and demonstrating practical application of your learning. Prepare for the future by reflecting on your experience and the enhanced skills that you have gained.

In the first year you will have help from the University to find a professional project whilst developing your expertise in the taught modules of your degree. You will then spend your second year working on a client-led project, getting the chance to work with industry professionals and building your contacts.

Students need to find and secure their own project, supported by the University. A preparation module will also help you to get ready for your project and develop your professional skills.

What You'll Study

• Year 1
• Placement/Project Year

In addition to in-person and online learning, you’ll also be required to complete an independent research project worth 60% credits on a topic on your own choosing relevant to your programme of study.

If you choose a placement or project year, the Research Dissertation module will be replaced by a placement or project module.

Modules

• Research Methods (20 Credits) Core
• Robotics (20 Credits) Core
• Programming for AI/Machine Learning (20 Credits) Core
• Ethics and Principles of Data and AI (20 Credits) Core
• Databases and Security (20 Credits) Core
• Programming and Optimisation (20 Credits) Core
• Research Project (if not studying a project/placement year)

Who You'll Learn From

• Ashley Wood, Lecturer
• Dr Mike Morgan, Senior Lecturer
• Dr Richard Stocker, Senior Lecturer
• Paul Underhill, Lecturer
• Dr Toyosi Oyinloye, Deputy Head

How You'll Learn

• 180 teaching hours
• 1,620 independent study hours
• In-person study
• Online learning activities
• Access to software and tools
• Specialist high-performance computer labs
• Seaborne Library
• The Hub

Entry Requirements

• Home Students: A good honours degree (ordinarily 2:2 or higher) in a related discipline
• International Students: The equivalent of a good honours degree (ordinarily 2:2 or higher) in a related discipline
• English Language Requirements: For more information on our English Language requirements, please visit International Entry Requirements

Fees and Funding

• Home Students: £8,775 for a full-time course (2025/26)
• International Students: £15,000 (2025/26) for a full-time course
• Additional Costs: The professional placement/project year will cost an additional £2,750, due at the start of the second year of the course

Where You'll Study

• Exton Park, Chester
• Modern learning resources and library
• Fitness facilities
• Student Services
• Chapel, chaplaincy and multi-faith spaces
• Accommodation
• Catering

Your Future Career

• Job Prospects: Examples of some of the specific jobs held by AI professionals can include:
  • Software developer
  • Software analyst
  • Research scientist
  • Specialist consultant
  • Mechanical engineers and maintenance technicians
  • Medical health professionals working with prosthetics, artificial limbs, hearing and vision restoration devices
  • Robotics engineer
  • Data scientist
• Careers Service: The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences.