MSc Artificial Intelligence
USW’s new MSc Artificial Intelligence is a conversion course aimed at graduates who would like to broaden their existing knowledge and open up a new career path.
Artificial intelligence aims to automate the completion of highly complex tasks and increase productivity, as well as use data to get a competitive edge or increase market share.
As a result, artificial intelligence has broad application in a variety of industries from mobile communications and computer security to healthcare, manufacturing, marketing and financial services and is a key growth area for jobs.
The AI masters will develop technical training in the fundamentals of artificial intelligence including machine learning techniques; autonomous systems; deep learning and computational intelligence, as well as core skills in data analysis, project management and research.
You will learn to think logically and creatively, and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, for technical and lay audiences. Applications from engineering, IT, science, mathematics or business graduates in particular are welcomed. All entrants must have strong numeracy and IT skills.
Modules include work based on research by the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Paradigms (CSAIP) research group.
- Project Management and Research Methodology - 20 credits
Project Management and Research Methodology provides students with the opportunity to plan a project using appropriate methods, techniques and tools, taking into account relevant risks and ethical issues, and undertake a literature review and other development activities to improve their understanding of the situation and/or produce organisational change. - Principles of Computing - 20 credits
Principles of Computing provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of current developments in computer technology, programming and database systems and to apply appropriate practices, tools and techniques to produce a solution to a problem where there are many interacting factors. - Applied Statistics for Data Science - 20 credits
Applied Statistics for Data Science provides students with the opportunity to understand the concepts and theory of statistical analysis, and explain the wider context of their value in Data Science as well as determine and use statistical techniques to assess practical situations and interpret real-world complex data. - Knowledge-Based Systems - 20 credits
Knowledge-Based Systems provides students with the opportunity to gain a broad introduction to applicable artificial intelligence alongside practical skills designing and developing knowledge-based systems used to support human decision-making, learning and action, and appreciate their implications to society. - Machine Learning and Autonomous Systems - 20 credits
Machine Learning and Autonomous Systems provides students with the opportunity to build a foundational understanding of machine learning and autonomous systems, approaches to their design and development, areas of application, available tools and their implications to society. - Deep Learning - 20 credits
Deep Learning provides students with the opportunity to build on their knowledge of machine learning and explore the field of deep learning, areas of their application, approaches to the design and development of solutions to problems and available tools. - MSc Project - 60 credits
Teaching
This AI masters is aimed at graduates with engineering, science, IT, mathematics or business backgrounds who have strong numeracy and IT skills.
It is delivered in four major blocks to offer an intensive but focused learning pattern. Full-time students will typically spend 12 hours in classes and 24 hours outside of classes each week.
If you choose to study part-time, this is reduced to around six hours each week. You will study through lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, seminars and projects.
You will need to spend a significant amount of time working independently, reading and preparing for assessments.
You will also work on a significant research project of your own choice, where strong independent thinking, critical analysis and project management skills will be important.
Assessment
Assessment is primarily by coursework (94%), varying from a research-style paper or essay to practical assignments.
You will also work on a significant research project of your own choice, where strong independent thinking, critical analysis and project management skills will be important.
Placements
Through the Erasmus scheme, students could have the opportunity to attend summer schools in advanced computer vision and machine learning with our partners in TEI of Crete, University of Patras, University of Burgundy, Cyprus University of Technology, Polytechnic Institute of Porto and the University of Salento.
Facilities
Practice is so important in gaining understanding of complex machine learning techniques, which is why we have a range of high specification computer laboratories including workrooms dedicated to our masters’ students.
These facilitate a learning environment where you can work individually or in groups and as they are located close to the staff offices.
Our facilities are at the cutting edge of computer development, meaning you’ll use the latest technologies in high-spec labs.
You’ll also find dedicated spaces on campus for computing students, including Windows, Apple Mac, Linux and Networking suites, all with the latest software.
Lecturers
- Dr Ian Wilson, Head of Computer Science, Associate Professor in computational intelligence
- Professor Andrew Ware, Professor in Computing
- Dr Christopher Tubb, senior lecturer and Cognitive Robotics Research leader
- Shaily Jain, lecturer in Computer Science
- Dr David Kidner, senior lecturer in Informatics
- Gaylor Boobyer, senior lecturer in Informatics
- Dr Penny Holborn, lecturer in Mathematics
We regularly revalidate courses for quality assurance and enhancement
At USW, we regularly review our courses in response to changing patterns of employment and skills demand to ensure we offer learning designed to reflect today’s student needs and tomorrow’s employer demands.
If during a review process course content is significantly changed, we’ll write to inform you and talk you through the changes for the coming year. But whatever the outcome, we aim to equip our students with the skillset and the mindset to succeed whatever tomorrow may bring. Your future, future-proofed.
This course is aimed at graduates with a minimum 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent who would like to broaden their existing knowledge and open up a new career path.
Applications from engineering, IT, science, mathematics or business graduates in particular are welcomed.
All entrants must have strong numeracy and IT skills.
The course welcomes international applicants and requires an English level of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.
Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits. Once enrolled, the fee will remain at the same rate throughout the duration of your study on this course.
August 2022 - July 2023 Fees
Full-time UK: £9250
Full-time International: £14700
Part-time UK: £1030 per 20 credits
August 2023 - July 2024 Fees
Full-time UK: TBC
Full-time International: TBC
Part-time UK: TBC
Student Perks
At the University of South Wales, you’re investing in so much more than a degree. We strive to provide our students with the best possible experience, no matter what you chose to study. Whether it’s access to top of the range mac books and PCs, state-of-the-art facilities packed with industry-leading equipment and software, masterclasses and events led by industry experts, or a wide range of clubs and societies to meet likeminded people, better tomorrows start with extra perks.
Each course also has their own unique student benefits to prepare you for the real word, and details of these can be found on our course pages. From global field trips, integrated work experience and free course-related resources, to funded initiatives, projects working with real employers, and opportunities for extra qualifications and accreditations - at USW your future, is future-proofed.
Click here to learn more about student perks at USW.
Additional Costs
As a student of USW, you’ll have access to lots of free resources to support your study and learning, such as textbooks, publications, online journals, laptops, and plenty of remote-access resources. Whilst in most cases these resources are more than sufficient in supporting you with completing your course, additional costs, both obligatory and optional, may be required or requested for the likes of travel, memberships, experience days, stationery, printing, or equipment.
Funding
The University of South Wales is offering a 20% reduction in tuition fees for all University of South Wales* graduates starting a taught/online*** MA, MSc, LLM, MBA, DBA course or a PcET/PGCE course from September 2022 (this includes students starting their course in January/February 2023). T's and Cs apply. Click here for more details and eligibility criteria: USW Postgraduate Alumni Discount 2022/23
Apply directly to the University for the MSc AI course.
Admissions statement
Graduates with an MSc Artificial Intelligence will be able to apply for jobs in artificial intelligence, competitive intelligence, business intelligence, threat intelligence, cyber intelligence, computational intelligence, customer intelligence and marketing intelligence.
Example job titles include machine learning engineer, artificial intelligence engineer and business intelligence data engineer.
Many of our computing graduates commence a computing research degree here at the University, and there are PhD research opportunities in artificial intelligence within the school and beyond.
Treforest / Glyntaff
The Pontypridd Campus is made up of two sites: Treforest and Glyntaff. Our students love the community atmosphere, as well as living and studying in the same place. It’s quieter than the cities, with green open spaces and views across the valley.
Student life
It’s the community and friendships you’ll build that make this place special. Outside your studies you can experience our amazing sport facilities and Students’ Union.
Accommodation
Living in Halls is a great way to meet new people and make friends. We have high quality accommodation in Treforest, Cardiff and Newport.