Course summary
Please note this course is now closed to international applicants for the September 2022 intake. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing an ever-increasing role in business and society, helping support exciting developments and revolutionising the way people live now and in the future. Northumbria University’s Artificial Intelligence MSc course provides an exciting opportunity to those with any background, who want to change direction into the fast developing area of AI. This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of AI and provide you with a holistic understanding of digital intelligence and its effects on society. It will equip you with the specialist knowledge and skills needed to explore and recommend solution-based, commercial applications of AI for competitive advantage. As part of the course, you will develop a strong understanding of the capability of AI and how best to utilise existing AI tools allowing you to successfully implement this in practice. You will learn to identify requirements before the application of AI and become aware of the implications that these tools have from a governance and operational perspective. Opportunities for employment in this area are vast. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to adapt and advise on the practical application of AI tools and techniques in organisations across multiple industries, both nationally and internationally.
Modules
For a full list of the modules on your course, please access the course pages at www.northumbria.ac.uk
Assessment method
Your tutors will use a variety of teaching methods, which may include lectures, seminars, problem-based workshops, case discussions, practical activities, group work and tutorials. Teaching is backed up by a well-designed support system that will underpin your learning journey. You will have access to a Guidance Tutor with whom you can discuss any academic issues. Extensive feedback from both tutors and peers is built into the course.
Entry requirements
Applicants should normally have: A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any subject. Other subject qualifications, equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis. International qualifications: If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry English Language requirements: International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications
English language requirements
International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For course fee information please refer to your course page at https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/
Provider information
Northumbria University, Newcastle
Northumberland Building
Northumberland Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST