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PostgraduateCourse summary
On this course you will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, demonstrators, technicians and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry. Why study MSc Human Centred Artificial Intelligence for Games Development at BU?
- On this conversion course you have the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge in Data Science and AI
- Learn about mixed realities and ludonarrative design, and apply your learnings in your independent, supervised Masters project on Game Development
- Develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in ethical considerations and issues when developing and deploying AI technologies
- You'll learn fundamental data and programming skills, and build a comprehensive knowledge of the state-of-the-art tools available for building and evaluating Data Science and AI solutions
- We have built strong links with industry, so throughout the course you will have plenty of opportunities to develop industrial and professional skills, preparing you for a career after graduation
- Opportunities for engaging with industry during your studies, including opportunities for conducting industry-sourced MSc projects
- Lots of practical activities enabling you to put your skills into practice, such as organised codejams and hackathons and visits to organisations.
Modules
Core Units: Mixed Realities: Build an advanced understanding of the methods, techniques, and critical theories that underpin the design and development of innovative mixed reality experiences. Covering virtual worlds, VR/AR, and immersive experiences. Applied Programming for Data Science: Develop fundamental programming skills to effectively use state-of-the-art tools and technologies for Data Science, and introduce application of basic AI models. Human Computer Interaction: Develop the design and methodological skills required to develop AI solutions that interact with human end-users effectively and safely. Ludonarrative Design: Study the design and innovative technologies that support storytelling through play itself. Developing a ludonarrative experience that use gameplay mechanics as a story medium and advanced narrative systems. Explainable and Ethical AI: Start to build a strong foundation and understanding of the range of AI approaches and techniques, focusing on real-world challenges of ethical application of AI / ethical use of data. Industrial Skills and Professional Issues: You'll have the opportunity to develop transferrable professional skills in preparing you for both your independent project and future career.
How to apply
International applicants
If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent
Entry requirements
A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 or equivalent in any subject.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £11000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £11000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £11000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £11000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £11000 | Year 1 |
| EU | £18750 | Year 1 |
| International | £18750 | Year 1 |
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
All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Fees during your placement year (if applicable): £1,850.
Part-time study: Fees are charged on a pro-rata basis of the full-time fee.
Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details.
Provider information
Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB
Course contact details
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