Course summary
Enhance your skillset with this specialist programme in the rapidly growing sector of computer science. Artificial intelligence (AI) is having an increasingly prominent impact on the way in which different industries operate. This is driving employers to seek out highly skilled professionals to maximise system performance. Why study this subject? This advanced programme is designed to develop your expertise within this area, cultivating your practical skills and developing programming techniques, which will enable you to work effectively within the complex field of AI. This programme will introduce you to the theory and practice of AI programming and development. You will also explore the relevant applications of the discipline and how to practically apply them to a range of industries in which you may choose to pursue a career. Teaching methods and style This programme is designed to be studied wholly online and part-time. Teaching is delivered through our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), which provides students with access to all resources required for interactive study online. On this platform you will be encouraged to work collaboratively with classmates and actively read around your topic through our comprehensive library of eBooks and journals. Career destinations Graduates will be able to thrive in a range of demanding roles across many sectors, by combining a strong foundation in computer science from your first degree with an advanced knowledge of AI from this programme. Potential job titles include: AI Consultant, AI Developer, Data Scientist, Information Strategy Manager, Machine Learning Engineer and Research Scientist.
Modules
Global Trends in Computer Science (15 credits) Reasoning and Intelligent Systems (15 credits) Machine Learning in Practice (15 credits) Multi-Agent Systems (15 credits) Robotics (15 credits) Deep Learning (15 credits) Natural Language Processing and Understanding (15 credits) Research Methods in Computer Science (15 credits) Computer Science Capstone Project (60 credits)
Assessment method
Assessment is exclusively through online assignments rather than examinations. You will be assessed through a range of activities, including written assignments, discussion forum participation and journal entries.
How to apply
International applicants
International applicants may be eligible for a range of scholarships of up to 20%. To learn if you are eligible, contact our admissions team on our website.
Entry requirements
All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you want to discuss your previous qualifications and experience before applying, please contact us now via LiveChat. Applicants should possess either: - A degree in Computer Science or a closely related subject, equivalent to a 2:2 UK bachelor’s degree, coupled with two years’ relevant IT professional experience; or - Professional work experience in IT or a related field and/or other prior qualifications, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5. If you don’t have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take our free online English test to assess your proficiency. You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of the eligible countries on our website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £16065 | Whole course |
| International | £16065 | Whole course |
| England | £16065 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £16065 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £16065 | Whole course |
| Wales | £16065 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £16065 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £16065 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
Full tuition fee – £16,065* (2023/2024 academic year)
The tuition fee is fully inclusive of all costs: teaching materials, core textbooks, assessments and resits.
If you live in England, you may be eligible for a postgraduate loan to cover some of the costs of your degree. If you are not eligible for a student loan, you will be offered a simple monthly payment plan to spread the cost of your tuition over the duration of your studies.
Scholarships and Discounts
- You will receive a 5% discount if you choose to pay the full tuition fee upfront.
- University of Liverpool alumni are eligible for 10% discount.
- A UK Scholarship of 10% is available for students residing in the United Kingdom.
- Regional Scholarships of up to 20%. To find out the scholarship offered in your region, please make an enquiry now.
*All tuition fees shown are net of any applicable sales tax payable by you in your country of residence. Where we are required to add sales tax at the local statutory rate, this will be added to the tuition fees shown and confirmed during the payment process.
Provider information
University of Liverpool
The Foundation Building
765 Brownlow Hill
Liverpool
L69 7ZX