Cardiff University
Artificial Intelligence MSc
Cardiff University

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Explore the techniques and applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and develop your practical skills through exposure to real-world problems and datasets.

Learn the ethical and social impacts of AI technologies while developing your critical judgement, intellectual integrity and practical skills on client-facing projects.

This unique course provides specialist knowledge in areas such as automated reasoning, knowledge representation and machine learning. You also have the opportunity to customise your learning experience to suit your interests and career aspirations by choosing from a range of optional modules, professional work placements and projects.

High-performing graduates from this programme will be well-prepared for commencing a research career in AI.

This one-year degree falls under the umbrella of the Data Science Academy (DSA), run by the School of Computer Science and Informatics, in partnership with the School of Mathematics. You will benefit from the shared knowledge and skills of both Schools. However, your degree will still be run by the School of Computer Science & Informatics.

Distinctive features

  • This course incorporates project-based learning using real-world datasets and problems.
  • You will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in professional work placements and projects with leading AI practitioners.
  • Some of your modules will be taught in our newly-renovated Turing Suite.
  • You will be provided with a laptop during induction week that will remain with you throughout the duration of the course.
  • This course is informed by the most up-to-date research and co-designed by world-renowned AI researchers from the Knowledge and Reasoning Priority Area.
  • You will be provided with a laptop during induction week that will remain with you throughout the duration of the course.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • MBA
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Artificial Intelligence, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Typically, you will need to have either:

a 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as computer science or computing, or an equivalent international degree. 

or a university-recognised equivalent academic qualification.

If you have a 2:2 honours degree in computer science, computing or a cognate subject may be invited to participate in a telephone or remote interview.

For further information regarding entry requirements, please visit the course page on our website:

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Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

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About Cardiff University

Established in 1883, Cardiff University is located in the urban setting of the city of Cardiff, Wales. Some of the university’s most obvious advantages include world-leading research, a knowledgeable and proactive career services office, and the central location. Cardiff is a vibrant, modern city with a young and diverse population known for accepting people from all walks of life.

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