MSc Artificial Intelligence

Course Overview

Artificial intelligence is a vital part of the ‘Industry 4.0’ vision and will play a vital role in the future growth of many sectors, including IT, healthcare, governance and technology. This course is designed to you help you move into this exciting field and after completing your studies you’ll be prepared to succeed in various roles, such as Machine Learning Engineer, AI Engineer, AI Architect, Business Intelligence Lead, AI Analyst or AI Researcher.

Gaining a postgraduate qualification with the University of Essex Online also puts you in good stead for your career prospects. Results from our 2021 student survey showed:

• 92% of students said their course helped develop their research skills
• 89% of students say their studies fit with their future plans
• Almost 60% said their studies had a positive effect on their career
• 25% of students saw their salaries increase by up to 10%

General Eligibility

In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for our MSc Artificial Intelligence, as a minimum you must have an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification.

Part Time Work Details

Up to 20 hours/week during term, full-time during holidays

Language Requirement

• As our courses are delivered in English, a high proficiency with English is required. If English is not your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5. Don’t worry if you don’t hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification – we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency.