Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (100% Online) (MSc)

Entry requirements

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Months of entry

January, March, April, June, September, October

Course content

About the course

An interactive online MSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence from a university with leading teaching and research ratings, and superb student satisfaction scores.

- 100% online MSc within 24 months
- Sought after programming and web languages taught, including Python, XML, R and Matlab
- Internationally recognised expertise in computational neuroscience, evolutionary systems, machine learning and AI, software and systems engineering
- Keele alumni discount available

A flexible online Master’s geared to career success in a fast-growing field

From 2019-2020, the global AI software market grew 54% year-on-year to $22.6 billion, with similarly impressive annual growth rates forecast for the coming years (Statista 2020). The online MSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence from Keele University has been carefully designed to develop the knowledge and skills required to take advantage of the exponential growth of this sector and excel in artificial intelligence careers.

With no prior academic or professional experience in computer science or artificial intelligence required to enrol on the course, it is ideally suited to forward-thinking and progressive individuals who wish to embark on an exciting new career in this high-growth field. It also represents an opportunity for professionals who currently work in computer science roles and are looking to either specialise in artificial intelligence or to accelerate their career progression.

The master’s programme equips you with in-demand skills and the ability to solve real-world problems, and prepares you for a wide range of careers with the fast-growing list of companies who are investing in harnessing the power of AI to improve their decision making, services and products, including: online markets; online music and video delivery; automated operations in factories and warehouses; and automated intelligent customer support services.

Set yourself up for success by studying with a university known for academic excellence

When studying an MSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence with Keele University, you’ll benefit from learning from academics who are world-leading experts in their field. They are actively involved in cutting-edge research, which is reflected by the fact that 80% of the university’s research was rated ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally important’ in the latest Research Excellence Framework.

The department regularly wins and is awarded funding from the leading UK research funding agencies, ESPRC and BSRC, as well as prestigious funding bodies such as the Leverhulme Trust.

An immersive online learning experience from leaders for student satisfaction

Once enrolled, you will join a community of tutors and peers in an online learning environment that has been carefully designed to enable collaboration and facilitate peer-to-peer learning, with discussion groups via online forums and multimedia academic content central to the interactive nature of the online learning experience. You will be assigned a dedicated Keele Student Success Coordinator, who will proactively support you throughout your postgraduate studies, from enrolment all the way through to graduation.

Keele University has built its reputation on delivering an outstanding student experience, and our credentials for student-centricity are demonstrated by our consistent top 3 rankings for student satisfaction and course satisfaction in the National Student Survey, as well as in other surveys and rankings including the Guardian rankings (2019) and the PTES survey (2019).

What you will learn
You will develop an in-depth understanding of artificial intelligence techniques and their advanced applications in key fields, such as social media analysis, image processing and data mining, speech processing and automated marketing recommendations. You will acquire the knowledge and practical skills that are necessary to design, build, deploy and evaluate computer applications and artificial intelligence software. You will learn programming languages, including Python, R and Matlab.

Knowledge and skills taught include:
- Applications of AI and machine learning
- Mathematics for AI and data science
- Statistical data analytics and databases
- Design and programming
- User interaction design
- Software engineering
- Web technologies and security
- Research and consultancy skills

An industry-led online Master’s to set you apart in the dynamic modern world of work

The online MSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence can be studied from anywhere in the world, with no need to attend campus. The flexible design of this master’s means that you can fit your studies around your full-time work and family commitments and can continue to earn and progress in your role, with no need to take a costly study break. With six starts a year, you’re not restricted to the traditional academic year and can begin your studies within weeks.

The course is industry-led, benefitting from the department’s collaborative projects with industry partners, including the ‘Knowledge Transfer Partnership’, with Bentley Motors Ltd.

Modules
- Applications of AI and Machine Learning
- Mathematics for AI and Data Science
- Statistical Data Analytics and Databases
- Design and Programming
- User Interaction Design
- Software engineering with group project
- Web Technologies and Security
- Research and Consultancy Skills
- MSc Project Literature Review and Problem Formulation
- MSc Project

Information for international students

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Fees and funding

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