Program Description

Graduates of the Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence) program will develop a deep understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of AI, including machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and reinforcement learning. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to design and implement AI systems, using a range of programming languages, software development methodologies, and tools. Students will develop the ability to evaluate the performance of AI systems and to use a variety of techniques to improve their performance, such as data pre-processing, feature extraction, model selection, and hyper-parameter tuning. Students will become familiar with ethical, social and professional issues in AI, such as bias, privacy, transparency and explainability, and be able to navigate them and make informed decisions in their professional practice. Finally, students will have the ability to conduct original research in AI, and to contribute to the advancement of the field through publications, presentations, and other forms of scholarly communication.

Admission Requirements

Students who have no training in the field must have completed a bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information technology or in a STEM subject. This applies to students applying for the MSc program, the Post-graduate certificate, the Post-graduate diploma and the awards.
 

Students without the required background may be allowed to join the course depending on the students’ circumstances and background (2 to 5 years of industry experience may also be considered). Please find our RPL policy as authorised by the MFHEA at the end of the document.
 

A good grasp of scientific English is also required in order to follow the course. Students will be asked to provide an IELTS certificate higher than grade 7 (or equivalent) or proof of an equivalent level of English before commencing the course if the student has not followed their BSc in a primarily English-speaking country.
 

Candidates will be asked to present their previously obtained qualifications along with their respective transcripts.
 

The courses outlined below all stem from the main track (Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science) –

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall

Remarks:

IELTS can be waived based on the student's English language level.