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Applications of Artificial Intelligence at University of Essex - UCAS

University of Essex

Degree level: Postgraduate

Applications of Artificial Intelligence (Taught)

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Course summary

With the rapid advance of Artificial Intelligence (AI), there is a growing demand for students who can understand and promote it across sectors, from computing systems and economics to healthcare and agriculture. This broad area of research uses rigorous and hands-on computational techniques to address significant problems that arise. Our MSc Applications of Artificial Intelligence conversion course equips you with a skillset on AI techniques, and prepares you for meeting demand - regardless of your academic background. You obtain a comprehensive perspective of the current developments, needs, and potential of AI through taught modules that promote a deep understanding of AI methods together with others that deliver the necessary technical expertise. On our course, you cover areas including:

  • machine learning
  • data mining
  • decision-making
  • big data
You develop relevant skills on both a theoretical and a technical basis, as well as:
  • understanding of the specifics and the intricacies of AI methodologies
  • the ability to apply both basic and advanced AI methods
  • the ability to design and implement novel solutions
You also gain transferable skills such as the ability to develop and present arguments and to work independently with confidence and in groups. Within our School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering lies the strong AI for Decision Making research group, which offers you networking opportunities as a student of AI. You study a course developed in collaboration with industry partners and public sector organisations, which include BT, Profusion, Essex County Council, Essex Police, and Suffolk County Council. Our active links with industry can broaden your employment potential and offer placement opportunities.


Entry requirements

Please visit our website to learn about our entry requirements for this course - 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.
Applications of Artificial Intelligence at University of Essex - UCAS