20Sep
UndergraduateCourse summary
Artificial intelligence deals with the theory, design, application, and development of biologically, socially and linguistically motivated computational paradigms. On our MSc Artificial Intelligence, you focus on linking artificial intelligence techniques to real-world applications and projects, including business and finance, games, biological sciences and medicine, and industrial control. Our unique course covers the theoretical, applied and practical aspects of artificial intelligence, with an emphasis on:
- genetic algorithms
- evolutionary programming
- fuzzy systems
- neural networks
- connectionist systems
- hybrid intelligent systems
Modules
You can tailor your learning experience with a choice of optional modules. More information about these can be found on the University of Essex website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course can be found on the course finder on the University of Essex website – www.essex.ac.uk
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £12125 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £12125 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £12125 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £12125 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £12125 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £12125 | Year 1 |
| EU | £23500 | Year 1 |
| International | £23500 | 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 displayed are for 2025-26 entry. Fees for part-time courses are calculated pro-rata to the relevant full-time fee.
Tuition fees may be subject to annual increases in each year of study in line with inflation.
Provider information
University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ