MSc Artificial Intelligence

The Teesside University MSc Artificial Intelligence programme aims to provide students with specialist skills in AI, preparing them for many career options. The programme focuses on developing strong theoretical knowledge and practical abilities, including data analytics and specific AI skills, which are directly useful in the field. It is closely connected with the university's AI and Machine Learning research teams.

Students have options for study duration: full-time (1 year or 16 months), full-time with Advanced Practice (20 months or 2 years),  or part-time (up to 3 years), with an opportunity for an internship.

Students learn through lectures and tutorials, using real-world examples and industry guest speakers and their progress is assessed through various methods, including assignments, tests, presentations, and a dissertation, evaluating both subject knowledge and transferable workplace skills. The course holds professional accreditation from the British Computer Society (BCS).

Teesside University is a respected public university in Middlesbrough. It is known for its pleasant campus in the town centre and has received substantial funding for its buildings and resources. The university is committed to helping students find jobs after graduating and provides a helpful learning atmosphere. It focuses on teaching skills that are useful in different industries.

The university provides many courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in various subjects. These include computing, cybersecurity, engineering, business, arts, health, and social sciences. Teesside University works closely with companies and groups to make sure its courses are current and practical, giving students good chances to learn valuable skills for their future jobs.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement, and a relevant 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 normally need a first degree in a related subject with at least a 2:2 classification. Relevant work experience or other qualifications may also be considered.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to show they can use English well. This usually means achieving an IELTS score of 6.0 overall.
• You can also submit equivalent scores from other recognised English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL.

For international students, the annual tuition fee for the MSc Artificial Intelligence at Teesside University is £17,000.

Teesside University offers several scholarships for eligible international undergraduate students, including those on programmes with a foundation year. These include the Global Excellence Scholarship, offering £2,000 for students who show good academic ability, and the Vice Chancellor's Scholarship, providing a one-off payment of £7,000 for outstanding applicants. Other choices might include specific country-based grants and achievement awards. Some scholarships, like the Brittan Scholarship (£10,000 for AAB grades), could be applied for once students move from a foundation year to the main degree.

Graduates of the MSc Artificial Intelligence programme are highly sought after across various sectors due to the increasing importance of AI in many areas of business and society. The course provides specialist skills that are directly transferable to industry roles. Graduates work as:

• AI Engineer
• Data Scientist
• Machine Learning Specialist
• Research Scientist
• Software Engineer
• Deep Learning Scientist

You can apply for this course through UCAS. Please speak to our experienced counsellors for assistance.