MSc Artificial Intelligence Applications
Course overview
MSc in Artificial Intelligence and Applications is a conversion degree for graduates without a computing science background. The curriculum is anchored on the National AI Strategy and focuses on modern artificial intelligence with a preference for intelligent agents and machine learning. Learners acquire the fundamental AI methods and ways of implementing them in a business scenario to showcase their business potential. The degree equips students with the ability to lead in the AI-based revolution of our economy and society.
Students will learn through a combination of lectures, hands-on work in the computer laboratories and tutorials. There is also the online provision of module content in a virtual learning environment, which contains recorded lectures. Each module has an assessment that is a combination of coursework and an exam that can be an individual assignment or a group assignment. The course ends with a project or dissertation done by an individual, and it has an element of original research.
Entry requirements
Interested candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. An 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 need at least a lower second-class (2:2) UK honours undergraduate degree, or an international equivalent, in any subject. The degree does not need to be in a computing-related area.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score at least 6.0 overall in IELTS (with no less than 5.5 in any section) or submit equivalent test scores.
Scholarships
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Masters Study
The value of the scholarship award is £6,000 and will be deducted from your tuition fees.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Engineering: Dean’s International Excellence Award for Masters Study
Dean’s International Excellence Awards for Masters Study worth between £9,000 and £12,000 to exceptional applicants joining a postgraduate taught programme in September 2026.
Up to £9,000Faculty of Science International Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduate Taught Masters Students
The scholarships value will range from £7,000 to £8,000.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science International Masters Scholarship
Scholarships of £6,000 are available to new international fee-paying students.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Science International Scholarship for MRes Physics
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international students joining the MRes Physics in the academic year 2025/26.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science Scholarship for Online Masters Students
Scholarships of £1,900 are available to new students joining one of our online programmes in September 2026.
Up to £1,900Humanities & Social Sciences Alumni Scholarship: Postgraduate Taught
Value: 20% tuition fee discount.
Up to 20% of feesHumanities & Social Sciences Dean's International Excellence Scholarship
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences is delighted to offer a number of Deans Excellence scholarships worth £10,000 to international students.
Up to £10,000Humanities & Social Sciences: International Masters Scholarships
The scholarships will be awarded to the value of £6,000 or £8,000.
Law Postgraduate Community Bursary
Value: £700
Up to £700Masters Scholarship for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international fee-paying students joining a postgraduate taught masters degree in the Department of Physics in September 2026.
Up to £7,000MBA Part Time - Female Leader of the Future Scholarship
he value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500MBA Part time Visionary Scholarship
The value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500SBS International Masters Scholarship
Scholarship awards will range from £7,000 to £9,000, depending on the programme and course fee.
Up to £7,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Award for International Students
Value: Varies by course fee - Between £10,000 and £12,000
Up to £10,000Strathclyde Full Time MBA 60th Anniversary Scholarships
Value: 50% of Full Time MBA tuition fee.
Up to 50% of feesTuition Fee Reduction of 25% for NHS Employees
Up to 25% of tuition fees
Career opportunities
Graduates from this programme work as:
- AI Engineer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Data Scientist
- AI Consultant
- Business Analyst
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students on the MSc Artificial Intelligence & Applications at the University of Strathclyde is £28,700.
Admission
Students can apply through the University of Strathclyde website. Our experienced counsellors are available to help you.
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