MSc Artificial Intelligence
Swansea, United Kingdom
DURATION
16 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
18 Dec 2024*
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 25,000 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* home| international: 30 October 2024
** full-time for international| GBP 10,900 per year for UK
Introduction
Our MSc in Artificial Intelligence (AI) provides a comprehensive foundation in the concepts and technologies necessary for developing and applying AI in diverse contexts.
This 16-month course, which starts in January, covers computational principles, methods, and systems applicable to various real-world applications. It emphasizes the mathematical foundations, programming skills, and critical thinking required for AI.
Throughout the course, you will explore classic AI topics, such as machine learning, visualization, optimization, and big data, as well as symbolic AI and contemporary natural language processing and generative AI approaches.
During the summer, you will apply your knowledge on such topics to address a real-world problem through a collaborative project module.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.
If you're a UK or EU student starting a master’s degree at Swansea University, you may be eligible to apply for Government funding to help towards the cost of your studies. To find out more, please visit our postgraduate loans page.
To find out about scholarships, bursaries, and other available funding opportunities please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.
Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer several generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.
To find out about scholarships, loans, and other funding opportunities, please visit our Postgraduate Scholarships page
Curriculum
The first part of this MSc contains 8 modules including a summer group project module and an individual project module.
Year 1 (Level 7T)
Compulsory Modules
- Symbolic Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing
- Big Data and Data Mining
- Data Visualisation
- Artificial Intelligence Development & Solutions
- Computer Science Project Research Methods
- Designing-in Trust, Understanding, and Negotiation
- Big Data and Machine Learning
- Optimization
Rankings
This Artificial Intelligence MSc is part of the Computer Science department at Swansea University, which is widely acknowledged as a leading UK department, with impressive rankings reflecting teaching and research excellence.
- Top 201-250 in the world (THE World University Rankings 2024)
- Top 198 in the World for Computer Science and Information Systems (QS World University Rankings 2024)
- 100% world-leading and internationally excellent ratings for research impact - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
- 90% of our research is world-leading and internationally excellent - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
You will be taught by staff from internationally renowned AI research groups, including Professor Matt Jones, who has recently been awarded a prestigious personal five-year Fellowship by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to pursue an adventurous and ambitious AI research agenda.
Our collected knowledge of constant developments in Artificial Intelligence helps to keep your learning fresh and relevant to the wider industry.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Artificial Intelligence Employment Opportunities
A Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence (AI) equips graduates with the skills and knowledge to pursue a wide range of careers across various industries. Here are some specific job titles that graduates can consider:
- AI Research Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- AI Software Developer
- Robotics Engineer
- Computer Vision Engineer
- Natural Language Processing (NLP) Engineer
- AI Solutions Architect
- Deep Learning Specialist
- AI Product Manager
- Autonomous Systems Engineer
- AI Trainer
- Voice Interaction Designer
- AI Implementation Specialist
- AI Policy Analyst
These roles span across various industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, automotive, manufacturing, entertainment, and more. The demand for AI expertise is growing, and professionals with advanced skills in AI are well-positioned to take advantage of the diverse opportunities available in this dynamic field.
Careers and Employability
Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.
Our career support services include:
- Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
- Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified career advisers
- Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements, and volunteering opportunities
- Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
- Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.
We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.
Program delivery
Your Artificial Intelligence Experience
You will be based at the Computational Foundry on our Bay Campus, the nucleus of a vibrant community for world-class research leaders in computer science and artificial intelligence.
How You're Taught
On the course, you will be assessed by a combination of written examinations, coursework, and a Dissertation.