University of Liverpool
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence with a Year in Industry MSc
University of Liverpool

Key Course Facts

Course Description

The MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is a conversion master's, designed for students who have a first degree in a subject other than Computer Science (or a subject closely related to Computer Science), who wish to develop their knowledge and skills to start a career in the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Industry. The course has been developed in close collaboration with a number of commercial partners including IBM to meet the skills gaps in this growing employment area.

The course provides an introduction to the knowledge and skills required you will need to work within the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. You have the choice of a one or two year option, with year two as a Year in Industry.

The first year comprises of taught modules and the second year includes an industrial project as part of a paid work placement. Taught modules include introductions to the maths and programming required to work within this growth industry.

Year in Industry

Work experience is a valuable component to help gain skilled employment. To meet the increasing demand for MSc students to have industry experience, an optional, paid year in industry is has been built into this programme.

The placement is typically 30 weeks from September to June. During the placement year you will spend time working in a relevant company suitable for the MSc. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience which will boost your CV, build networks and develop confidence in a working environment.

Although industry placements are not guaranteed, the University offers you opportunities and support throughout the process to ensure that the chance to find a placement is high. We have a dedicated team to help you prepare and find a suitable placement and our superb links with industry means several companies work with the department to offer our MSc students competitive placements. The University’s Careers and Employability Service will also assist you with producing a professional CV, preparing for placement interviews and finding a placement.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Data Science and Artificial Intelligence with a Year in Industry, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Data Science and Artificial Intelligence with a Year in Industry MSc

England UK £14550
Northern Ireland £14550
Scotland £14550
Wales £14550
International £31650

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.

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About University of Liverpool

The University of Liverpool is a government funded university found in the city of Liverpool, England. It is one of the universities that founded the Russell Group, the N8 Group which is a partnership of the eight most research-intensive universities in Northern England. The majority of the university’s activities take place in a single urban campus just a five minute’s walk from Liverpool City Centre.

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