MSc Artificial Intelligence Technology with Advanced Practice

The MSc Artificial Intelligence Technology (with Advanced Practice) is a programme that prepares graduates to become digital leaders in the IT industry and provides students with the necessary skills to identify and put into practice technical solutions. It is designed to meet the standard for accreditation by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT. 

The programme includes lectures, workshops, tutorials, and independent study and features an Advanced Practice stage which can stretch the programme period for up to two years, and it’s done through practical learning with a 12-week work placement, a group consultancy project, or a professional skills practice module. 

The course outline covers areas such as programming with R and Python, deploying machine learning models on cloud platforms, information governance, cyber security, and leadership in a digital age.

Northumbria University, London Campus, offers education that is important to the modern business landscape and the campus is located in a well-known area of the city, putting students close to global and national companies. The university prepares students for their professional careers through different resources, support, and practical experience.

The University offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes beyond the course mentioned, in fields such as Business, Computing, Project Management, and Cybersecurity, all created to prepare students with the knowledge and abilities needed for success in their chosen careers.

Candidates should apply online and submit their relevant personal statement, and an academic or employer reference may be required.

Grade Requirements:

• Candidates need a minimum of a 2.2 second-class honours degree from a UK university 
• The university also accepts applicants without a degree in an appropriate field, if they have professional work experience

English Proficiency:

• Candidates need a score of at least 6.5 in IELTS with no element below 5.5, 
• PTE and TOEFL are also accepted.
• Candidates with a score of 5.5 to 6.0 may be eligible for a Pre-Sessional English course.

The MSc Artificial Intelligence Technology (with Advanced Practice) at Northumbria University, international students’ tuition fee for the 2025/26 academic year is £23,950.

Northumbria University offers different scholarships for international students, including the Northumbria International Scholarship, which offers a £3,000 fee reduction for eligible postgraduate students starting in September 2025 or January 2026. The university also offers an Alumni Discount of 20% on tuition fees for graduates pursuing postgraduate studies, as well as country-specific bursaries, such as a £6,000 fee discount for Nigerian students. Additionally, the Wubbleyou Scholarship provides £2,000 for a student studying Artificial Intelligence, Computing, or Data Science at the Newcastle Upon Tyne Campus. The university further participates in prestigious scholarship programs, including Commonwealth Scholarships and Chevening Scholarships, and encourages students to explore external scholarship opportunities.

Graduates of the MSc Artificial Intelligence Technology (with Advanced Practice) programme can become:

• Software Engineer
• Database Developer
• AI Data Analyst
• Information Security Professional
• Business Analyst

Admission to the MSc Artificial Intelligence Technology (with Advanced Practice) programme is applied directly through the university's portal. We at AHZ can assist you with your application process.