MSc Artificial Intelligence Applications

MSc in Artificial Intelligence and Applications is a conversion degree for graduates without a computing science background. The curriculum is anchored on the National AI Strategy and focuses on modern artificial intelligence with a preference for intelligent agents and machine learning. Learners acquire the fundamental AI methods and ways of implementing them in a business scenario to showcase their business potential. The degree equips students with the ability to lead in the AI-based revolution of our economy and society.

Students will learn through a combination of lectures, hands-on work in the computer laboratories and tutorials. There is also the online provision of module content in a virtual learning environment, which contains recorded lectures. Each module has an assessment that is a combination of coursework and an exam that can be an individual assignment or a group assignment. The course ends with a project or dissertation done by an individual, and it has an element of original research.

The University of Strathclyde welcomes students from around the world and has had a rich history of useful learning, serving society with practical learning. It enjoys a good reputation for its world-class education and research, with a focus on technology and innovation. The University provides a great variety of academic programmes in the four faculties, such as Engineering, Science, Humanities and social sciences, and the Strathclyde Business School. The institution offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in courses like Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business and the Arts, among many others.

Interested candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. An academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants need at least a lower second-class (2:2) UK honours undergraduate degree, or an international equivalent, in any subject. The degree does not need to be in a computing-related area.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score at least 6.0 overall in IELTS (with no less than 5.5 in any section) or submit equivalent test scores.

The annual tuition fee for international students on the MSc Artificial Intelligence & Applications at the University of Strathclyde is £28,700.

The University of Strathclyde invests millions of pounds each year in scholarships to support students from all over the world. These include Faculty International Excellence Awards for students who demonstrate academic excellence, as well as the Glasgow 850 Scholarships. All Strathclyde graduates are also eligible for a 15% tuition fee discount on postgraduate taught courses.

Graduates from this programme work as:

• AI Engineer
• Machine Learning Engineer
• Data Scientist
• AI Consultant
• Business Analyst

Students can apply through the University of Strathclyde website. Our experienced counsellors are available to help you.