Artificial Intelligence with Placement - MSc
University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom
Course overview
Every type of industry is exploring how Artificial Intelligence can unlock new innovations and efficiencies. With this MSc, you can make sure you’re making the most of its potential. This course is designed for students with a strong background in computing, and the desire to learn about the rapidly evolving field of AI.
With our hands-on, practical curriculum, you’ll learn about topics such as machine learning, robotics, and natural language processing - and apply them to projects and tasks designed by academics at the forefront of AI research. You’ll solve complex problems and explore how to implement AI solutions across a range of applications. Crucially, you’ll also learn the machine learning and data science skills necessary to analyse and assess outputs, and ensure they’re accurate, optimised, and free of bias.
As AI continually expands and evolves, you’ll work alongside leading researchers in AI and machine learning - and develop your research and communication skills with a dissertation project of your choosing. Any new development needs imaginative and responsible pioneers. Expand your learning with this MSc, and be part of something transformative.
This course is accredited by BCS (British Computer Society).
Key highlights
- Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
- Includes an industry placement year
- Covers machine learning, robotics and natural language processing
- Hands-on projects and tasks designed by active AI researchers
- Learn to assess AI outputs for accuracy, optimisation and bias
- Independent dissertation project on a topic of your choosing
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include acceptable subject; or above
- Degree: 2nd class — to include computing or a related subject; or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship
Scholarship value up to £10,000.
Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship
Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.
Up to £6,000Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award
Awards of up to £3,000
Kent Business School MBA Scholarship
50% off Tuition Fee.
Up to 50% of feesKent Graduate Scholarship
20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.
Up to 20% of feesKent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught
Scholarship value - £5000
Up to £5,000Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)
Scholarship value £3000
Up to £3,000Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)
£2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).
Up to £2,000Sasha Roberts Scholarship
£3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.
Up to £3,000The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates
£1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.
The CAMEMS Scholarship
£3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.
Up to £3,000The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates
£5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).
Careers this course leads to
- Machine learning engineer
- AI engineer
- Data scientist
- Natural language processing engineer
- Robotics software engineer
- AI research scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,000 per year
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 University of Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
Ready to start?
Book a free consultation and we'll map your fastest route to your place.