Sheffield Hallam University

MSc Artificial Intelligence Work Experience

Sheffield Hallam University

Course overview

The MSc Artificial Intelligence (Work Experience) at Sheffield Hallam University is designed for students from a broad range of disciplines who wish to enhance their existing knowledge and skills to open up career opportunities in AI. Students will learn how to engineer and evaluate AI systems and engage in debates around the legal and ethical issues surrounding AI technology.

The course covers a wide variety of AI-related techniques, including data and text mining, machine learning, reasoning, natural language generation, knowledge representation, and distributed AI systems, as well as the technology, techniques, tools, software, and methodologies used to apply these techniques to real-world problems.

Students will have the opportunity to secure a work placement for up to 12 months, where they can apply academic theory and their skills in a real-world setting. This hands-on experience will enhance their professional development and help them make better career choices after graduation.

Entry requirements

If you want to apply, you should write a personal statement. In this statement, you can explain why you want to study the course and share any other important details about your past studies. A reference from a teacher or a former employer is usually needed. You also have the choice to include your CV with your application to show any work experience you have.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants are expected to have a first degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject area, such as computer science, software engineering, and games programming. Applicants with a degree in another technical computing field will also be considered.
  • The university will also consider applicants with relevant and substantial industry experience in software engineering or software development in place of a relevant first degree.

English Proficiency:

  • If English is not your main language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each part (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).
  • The university also accepts other English language tests, such as PTE or TOEFL.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Payment of tuition fees.

  • Inclusive Leadership and Sustainable Growth Executive MBA Scholarship

    Up to ten scholarships are available, each offering a £5,000 tuition fee discount.

    Up to £5,000

  • Online Masters Scholarship

    A 10% discount on all our online masters courses.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Postgraduate Research Scholarship

    A 10% discount on postgraduate research courses is available if you have graduated with a full degree from Sheffield Hallam.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Postgraduate Study Discounts

    £2,000 discount on full-time postgraduate course fees for home and international students starting in 2026/27.

    Up to £2,000

  • Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    £1,000 Postgraduate Taught

    Up to £1,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MSc Artificial Intelligence (Work Experience) from Sheffield Hallam University can pursue various career roles, including:

  • AI Product Manager
  • AI Researcher
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Human Factors Specialist
  • Data Scientist

Cost of study

For international students studying the MSc Artificial Intelligence (Work Experience) at Sheffield Hallam University, the tuition fee is £19,225.

Admission

To apply for this course, prospective students should send their applications through the university's portal. If you need any help with your application, you can speak with one of our experienced advisors.

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