Taught course

Artificial Intelligence for Engineering

Institution
University of Sheffield · School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject with relevant modules.

Subject requirements

We accept degrees in the following subject areas:

  • Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

We may also consider other related subjects.

Module requirements

You should have studied at least one Mathematics module and/or one module from the following areas:

  • Physics
  • Programming/Computer systems

We may also consider other related modules.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Develop the skills to be at the forefront of the AI revolution in engineering technology. You'll learn the foundations of data science and machine intelligence, and how to apply them to control, automation and systems engineering.

Course description

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being integrated into many engineering disciplines, enabling self-training complex robotic systems, predictive maintenance of civil infrastructure and accelerated simulation tools. This MSc course will equip you with understanding of AI technologies and the skills to utilise them to solve engineering challenges across multiple disciplines.

You will develop an extensive understanding of machine learning, autonomous agents, real-time intelligent systems and data science and modelling techniques. You'll be working hands-on with state-of-the-art hardware, software and data, and you'll have the opportunity to build a system from scratch using the specialist labs in the University. Optional modules to further develop your skills in areas that interest you include natural language processing, machine vision, professional issues in AI and autonomous systems such as driverless cars and un-crewed aerial systems (UAVs).

In addition to taught modules, you will undertake an individual research project, working alongside world-class academics and using state-of-the-art facilities. The project provides an opportunity to apply your knowledge to a real engineering problem, often in collaboration with industry or research centres.

Graduates from this programme are well-equipped to lead in the development and use of AI tools and systems across disciplines from automotive, industrial and aerospace to robotics, green energy and biotech.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Engineering Council UK, Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Institute of Measurement and Control.

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses

Applying for this course

You can apply for this course in the usual way, using our Postgraduate Online Application form

Information for international students

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 (with 6 in each component) or University equivalent.

Fees and funding

https://sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses/2026/artificial-intelligence-engineering-msc#feesfunding

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Postgraduate Admissions Tutor
Email
study@sheffield.ac.uk