18Mar
PostgraduateCourse summary
Launch your career in the fast-moving world of Artificial Intelligence. Our MSc equips you with the advanced skills and knowledge needed to build intelligent systems and shape the technologies of the future. Discover and understand what current generation AIs can do, and the ethical considerations so you’re prepared for a range of in-demand careers. Our course will open up a world of opportunity in roles such as AI engineer, applied machine learning analyst, data scientist, data engineer, technology consultant, or applied researcher. Course highlights Birmingham is ranked 76th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, maintaining our position in the top 100 universities globally and placing us 11th amongst UK universities. At Birmingham you will learn from world-leading researchers who are advancing the frontiers of Artificial Intelligence. The programme is designed to provide rigorous technical training alongside opportunities to apply knowledge in real-world and research contexts. You will benefit from cutting-edge facilities and close ties to industry, preparing you for a wide range of impactful careers.
- Network with staff working in industry, worldwide
- Take part in an impactful project, supervised by world-class research scientists
- Benefit from our partnership with The Alan Turing Institute - the UK’s national institute for data science and AI
- Study a programme regularly updated to industry standards
- Take advantage of our state-of-the-art facilities
Assessment method
Teaching is delivered through lectures and laboratory classes, with assessment provided through a mixture of coursework and examinations. Coursework is typically completed during the term and exams in the main summer exam period.
Entry requirements
2:1 Honours degree in a numerate discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Economics) Entry requirements continued: applicants are recommended to have learned at least one programming language such as Python, Java, C, C++ or C#.
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
For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/fees-funding
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT