Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

Alternatively, other qualifications or experience demonstrating through our recognition of prior learning processes that you have appropriate knowledge and skills at SCQF level 10 may be considered.

We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient professional work experience within a relevant industry. There will also be an interview for this course if necessary, undertaken by the programme leader, to assess suitability of applicants from a non-standard background.

The MSc Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Edinburgh Napier University is distinctively practical, setting it apart from the more theory-driven programmes offered by other institutions. This course equips professionals with hands-on, industry-relevant skills in data engineering and AI, ensuring you can immediately apply your knowledge to real-world challenges. Instead of focusing solely on theory, the programme emphasises practical applications, such as big data systems, machine learning solutions and cutting-edge tasks, which are crucial for implementing AI effectively in any organisation.

Through our strong research and knowledge-transfer partnerships with industry, you will tackle real AI problems directly related to your work environments, enhancing productivity and innovation from day one. This applied approach, combined with a commitment to ethical AI, ensures that graduates don’t just understand AI concepts but can use them to drive impactful, responsible solutions within diverse sectors, making this course uniquely career-focused and practically valuable.