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Advanced Artificial Intelligence at University of Sussex - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

100% of our research impact in Computer Science and Informatics was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021) About the course Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a core technology with a diverse range of applications across science, healthcare and society. This MRes goes beyond basic principles. It offers research-focused training that will equip you with the skills and knowledge for doctoral study, and industrial AI research or engineering roles. This course is for you if you have recently studied a closely related technical degree and have a deep interest in artificial intelligence research methods. You’ll explore:

  • cutting-edge machine learning and bio-inspired AI techniques
  • how AI can be applied in a range of contexts, and the potential of implications of this
  • AI research and scientific communication skills.
A research project on a topic of your choice will give you the opportunity to develop and demonstrate your skills and understanding. At Sussex, you’ll learn from experts with an established history and reputation in AI. We have recently created Sussex AI, a Centre of Excellence, based in the Department of Informatics and led by members of the AI research group. We have strong links with other interdisciplinary centres such as:
  • Sussex Neuroscience
  • Sussex Digital Humanities Lab
  • Sussex Centre for Consciousness Science.
You’ll also benefit from our established industrial collaborations. When you graduate, you’ll enter a workplace with strong employer demand for skilled people in AI and data science. About Sussex Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution. Location Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.

Modules

Please check our website in January 2025 for the modules running in the academic year 2025/26.

How to apply

International applicants

Information about our tuition fees, funding options and scholarships for UK and international students is available on our website. Find out more here: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding

Entry requirements

You should have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Your qualification should be in computer science, mathematics, physics or engineering but must contain modules in: machine learning / statistical modelling / artificial intelligence, and linear algebra / mathematics, and computer programming using Python / R / C / C++ / MATLAB / Java. Candidates with degrees in other subject areas which contain these modules will also be considered on a case by case basis. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Information about our tuition fees, funding options and scholarships for UK and international students is available on our website. Find out more here: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding

Sponsorship information

Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people. Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2025/26.

Advanced Artificial Intelligence at University of Sussex - UCAS