MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

The MSc Data Science and AI aim to develop reflective, technically confident graduates who can design, analyse, and deploy intelligent systems responsibly in real-world contexts The emphasis is on strong foundations in programming, data analytics, and machine learning, alongside advanced capabilities in AI systems design, large language models, and autonomous systems. Equal weight is given to ethical judgement, governance, and professional practice, ensuring graduates can align technical innovation with societal and policy expectations. By the end of the programme, students are independent problem-solvers, critical researchers, and responsible practitioners ready to contribute thoughtfully to industry, research, or further study.

Applicants should meet one of the following:

• Possess, or expect to obtain, an undergraduate honours degree or equivalent in a relevant area, e.g. Computing or Information Systems with a minimum of 2:2 classification.
• Hold a suitable professional qualification from an appropriate professional body.

Relevance shall be determined by the Programme Director with reference to the applicant’s transcript, and, if required, via an interview.

Semester 1:

• DAS7004 - AI for Autonomous Systems
• CMP7005 - Programming for Data Analysis
• DAS7000 - Data Analytics & Visualisation

Semester 2:

• CST7001 - Research & Professional Practice
• DAS7006 - Responsible and Ethical AI
• DAS7007 - Applied AI and LLM
• DAS7005 - AI Systems Design

Semester 3:

• CST7000 - Technology Dissertation

The specialist knowledge you will acquire through the course will place you in a strong position to pursue a wide range of careers including AI developer, data analyst, data scientist, IT consultant and managerial roles in industry. The programme also gives you a range of computing skills that could be widely applied to any role within the fields of business and computing.