Artificial Intelligence, MSc
Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our MSc Artificial Intelligence (AI) provides a comprehensive foundation in the concepts and technologies necessary for developing and applying AI in diverse contexts. This 16-month course, which starts in January, covers computational principles, methods, and systems applicable to various real-world applications. It emphasises the mathematical foundations, programming skills and critical thinking required for AI.
Throughout the course, you will explore both classic AI topics, such as machine learning, visualisation, optimisation and big data, as well as symbolic AI and contemporary natural language processing and generative AI approaches. During the summer, you will apply your knowledge of these topics to address a real-world problem through a collaborative project module.
Key highlights
- Strong grounding in mathematical foundations, programming and critical thinking for AI
- Covers machine learning, visualisation, optimisation and big data
- Includes symbolic AI alongside natural language processing and generative AI
- Summer collaborative project tackling a real-world problem
- January start with a 16-month programme structure
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- Machine Learning Engineer
- AI Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Natural Language Processing Engineer
- AI Research Scientist
- Software Developer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £12,000 per year | International: £26,250 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 Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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