Birmingham City University

Artificial Intelligence - MSc

Birmingham City UniversityCity Centre, United Kingdom

Course overview

This course will equip you with an understanding of the theory and practice of applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems through pathways. Streams include core AI and Fintech pathways.

Key highlights

  • Covers both theory and practice of applied AI systems
  • Choice of core AI or Fintech specialist pathway
  • Optional 18-month route includes a professional placement

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include any discipline; or above

Scholarships

  • Bowater Financial Assistance Award

  • Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • International Postgraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • AI Engineer
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • Fintech Developer
  • AI Consultant
  • Quantitative Analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £11,200 in 2026/27 | International: £18,970 in 2026/27

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Birmingham City University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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