Course summary
Machine learning, sensor networks, and the Internet of Things are key drivers of the latest industrial revolution, known as Industry 4.0. These fast-evolving technologies are creating a major skills gap that must be addressed to meet development and maintenance demands. This specialised MSc in Internet of Things (IoT) with AI is designed to develop experts in building and deploying advanced IoT systems powered by intelligent machine learning algorithms. The programme offers a deep understanding of IoT frameworks, computer networks and security, communication protocols, and data analysis, along with expertise in machine learning techniques, including neural networks, supervised and unsupervised learning, and deep learning. You’ll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge IoT platforms and machine learning tools, equipping you to design innovative, data-driven solutions for real-world challenges. The course also stresses ethical and secure IoT data management, with a strong focus on privacy, responsible innovation, and regulatory compliance. By combining academic theory with practical exercises, this programme prepares you for diverse roles across industries such as smart urban development, healthcare, and industrial automation. The curriculum also promotes a culture of continuous learning and adaptability, positioning graduates to lead in adopting emerging technologies within their careers, as outlined in the Bristol Futures Curriculum Framework:
- The programme prepares you to be a leader in your field by fostering an innovative mindset and encouraging you to stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, ensuring continued relevance. (Inspiring and Innovative).
- The programme integrates knowledge from various academic disciplines, encouraging you to think broadly and draw connections across fields, thereby developing both hard and soft skills and promoting lifelong learning. (Intellectually Stimulating, and Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary).
- The curriculum includes hands-on projects that enable you to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, gaining valuable insights and experience directly relevant to your future career. (Personal Development and Sense of Belonging).
- Developing effective communication and collaboration skills fosters a supportive and inclusive environment, helping you feel connected to peers and the academic community. (Sense of Belonging).
- You are encouraged to consider global challenges and opportunities, as well as ethical considerations and social responsibility within an inclusive environment in technological advancements and their implementation. (Global and Civic Engagement and Sense of Belonging).
Assessment method
https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/media/postgraduate/admissions-statements/2026/msc-internet-of-things-with-ai.pdf
How to apply
International applicants
The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students and accepts a wide range of qualifications for postgraduate study. If you study or have studied at a university outside the UK, please select the relevant page for further information on qualifications, scholarships and education representatives in your country/region: bristol.ac.uk/international/countries
Entry requirements
You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in one of the following subjects: Artificial Intelligence Communications Engineering Computer Networks Computer Science and Technologies Computer Systems Engineering Electronic and Electrical Engineering Information and Communications Technologies Information Engineering Microelectronic Engineering Telecommunications. Other Engineering and numerate Science degrees may be considered where a UK minimum score of 60% (or international equivalent) is achieved in five modules from the following: Analog Electronic Circuits Communication networks Computer programming Digital Electronics Circuits Digital Signal Processing Electromagnetic fields and waves Electronic circuits Internet technology Microelectronics Microprocessors Principles of Communications Semiconductor devices Signals and Systems. Unfortunately, applicants with an Engineering background in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Chemical Engineering will not be considered suitable for this programme. If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional qualifications, please include your CV (curriculum vitae/résumé) when you apply, showing: a relevant postgraduate qualification. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £18900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £18900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £18900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £18900 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £18900 | Year 1 |
| EU | £36900 | Year 1 |
| International | £36900 | 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
Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year.
More about tuition fees, living costs and financial support: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/students/support/finances/
Provider information
University of Bristol
Beacon House
Queen’s Road
Bristol
BS8 1QU