Queen's University Belfast

Foundations of AI

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

This Microcredential introduces the essential mathematical foundations of artificial intelligence, including linear algebra, probability, statistics, and optimisation. It is designed to help learners develop a deeper understanding of how AI and machine learning models work in practice. By the end, participants will be better equipped to apply, evaluate, and communicate AI methods in real-world contexts.

Early-career professionals, graduates, and career switchers aiming to build or strengthen their mathematical foundations for roles in AI, machine learning, and data analytics.

Key highlights

  • Covers linear algebra, probability, statistics and optimisation for AI
  • Explains how AI and machine learning models work in practice
  • Builds skills to apply, evaluate and communicate AI methods
  • Suits early-career professionals, graduates and career switchers

Scholarships

  • County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary

    Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.

  • Early Confirmation Award

    Funding Amount - £1500

    Up to £1,500
  • International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.

    Up to £2,000
  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.

  • INTO Progressors Scholarship

    £1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.

    Up to £1,500
  • LLB Senior Status International Scholarship

    Scholarships Value - £4000

    Up to £4,000
  • Queen's Loyalty Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Queen’s Family Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme

    Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000

    Up to £5,000
  • The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships

    For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000

  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught

    Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate

    50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

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

Cost of study

UK/Home: £1200

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 Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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