MSc Artificial Intelligence
Course overview
Start date
September 2021
Subject area
Computing
Attendance
Full-time
Part-time
Learning
On campus, dual delivery
Course summary
This programme is designed for those who want to pursue a career in Artificial Intelligence (specialising in machine learning and deep learning), developing smart and insightful software agents/algorithms that can help business decision making and strategic planning for any organisation. The programme provides students with the deeper knowledge and advanced skills that will allow them to contribute to the development and design of machine learning automation and predictive modelling. The programme uses a series of face-to-face lectures, workshops and lab-based learning as a way of securing a knowledge base; whereas other teaching methods, practical sessions, seminars and reflection of work-based practice to enforce learning and professional skills are also used.
Return to campus: dual delivery
In a Covid-secure environment, enjoy learning on our state-of-the-art campuses and flex between online delivery
Find out moreEnhanced knowledge
Integration of concepts, techniques and applications to enhance students’ knowledge and skills in the intelligent systems’ pipeline.
Practical experiences
Gain advanced theoretical and specialist practical knowledge of progressive and emerging topics and application areas ranging from computer vision to Fintech.
Innovative technology
Create innovative solutions through the integration of a range of standard and specialised Intelligent Systems, Machine Learning, and Deep learning tools/technologies
What we're researching
The University of East London is conducting top-notch research in the broader area of Artificial Intelligence (AI), ranging from Fintech to stock market prediction, to computer vision to inventing scalable intelligent algorithms to solve the large-scale big data problem. According to Google Scholar's index, the University's AI research is attracting more than one scholarly citation per day globally. The University has strong research collaborations with other academic and industrial institutions; such as the University of Oxford, Queen Mary, University of Southampton, Accenture, Microsoft, and Amazon. The department is producing cutting edge research in the areas including stock market prediction, insurance fraud detection, recommender systems, cyber security using AI, and neural networks.
How you'll learn
Intelligent Systems, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and a wider range of application areas ranging from predicting modelling to decision making to fintech to computer vision.
Dr Mustansar Ali Ghazanfar is an emerging scientist in the field of AI with 50+ international articles, h-index = 11, and citation count of more than 700 in Google Scholar.
Dr Julie Wall is leading an Innovate UK grant in collaboration with Intelligent Voice to transform accountancy, insurance and legal services using AI and data analytics (value £473,000, subject to contract).
Dr Amin Karami has solid background in machine learning and big data and his work has been appreciated around the world. He also led various special issues and conferences in the area of AI and big data.
Fees and funding
£10,280 to fund your Masters Programme under the Postgraduate Loans (PGL) scheme
Postgraduate Loans (PGL)
The Postgraduate Loan (PGL) provide non means-tested loans of up to £10,906 to taught and research masters students. It will be paid to students as a contribution towards tuition fees, living costs and other course costs.
Applications are made directly through Student Finance England
Eligibility
Whether you qualify depends on:
• if you’ve studied on a postgraduate course before
• your course
• your age
• your nationality or residency status
Full eligibility can be found here
Please take a look at the Postgraduate Loans for an overview of the new funding.
The scholarship is open to full-time and part-time UK and EU students of taught postgraduate courses. *Exclusions apply.
Find out more about full eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Terms and conditions apply.How we can help you
Did you know that with a postgraduate qualification you can expect to earn more than someone who only holds an undergraduate degree?If you want to build new skills, change career paths, or further your career prospects, a postgraduate degree can help you. Our range of scholarships and bursaries will make financing your education that much easier. Below is some of the funding available to support you in your studies:
- Alumni Discount – up to 15% fee waiver *exclusions apply. Please see Alumni Discount page for information.
- Early Payment Discount – 5% fee waiver
- Asylum Seekers scholarship – 100% fee waiver
- Civic Engagement – £1,000
- Hardship Bursary – up to £2,000
- Sport Scholarships – Up to £6,000
Terms and conditions apply.
• By telephone
• In person at our Docklands or Stratford campus
• Bank transfer
- Apply for a Postgraduate Loan
- Take advantage of UEL scholarships and bursaries
- Ask your employer to sponsor your study
- Study part-time so you can work at the same time (applicable to courses that have a part-time mode)
- Look at UK Research and Innovation funding options
The Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) are here to help you navigate
your finances while you're a student at the University of East London.
We can give you advice, information and guidance on government and
university funds so that you receive your full funding entitlement.
Email: study@uel.ac.uk
Phone: 020 8223 4444
1 Year Masters:
£9,720
2 Year Masters with Industrial Placement:
£9,720
(Year 1)
£3,500 (Year 2) Industrial Placement
EU, EEA and Swiss Nationals starting a course in September 2021, will no longer be eligible for Home fees. However, such nationals benefitting from Settled Status or Citizens' Rights may become eligible for Home fees as and when the UK Government confirms any new fees regulations. Further information can be found at UKCISA.
Tuition fees are subject to annual change. Fees for future years will be published in due course.
Visit our Postgraduate Loans page for more information. Please note, tuition fees need to be paid in accordance with UEL's Fees Policy.
£10,280 to fund your Masters Programme under the Postgraduate Loans (PGL) scheme
Postgraduate Loans (PGL)
The Postgraduate Loan (PGL) provide non means-tested loans of up to £10,906 to taught and research masters students. It will be paid to students as a contribution towards tuition fees, living costs and other course costs.
Applications are made directly through Student Finance England
Eligibility
Whether you qualify depends on:
• if you’ve studied on a postgraduate course before
• your course
• your age
• your nationality or residency status
Full eligibility can be found here
Please take a look at the Postgraduate Loans for an overview of the new funding.
The scholarship is open to full-time and part-time UK and EU students of taught postgraduate courses. *Exclusions apply.
Find out more about full eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Terms and conditions apply.How we can help you
Did you know that with a postgraduate qualification you can expect to earn more than someone who only holds an undergraduate degree?If you want to build new skills, change career paths, or further your career prospects, a postgraduate degree can help you. Our range of scholarships and bursaries will make financing your education that much easier. Below is some of the funding available to support you in your studies:
- Alumni Discount – up to 15% fee waiver *exclusions apply. Please see Alumni Discount page for information.
- Early Payment Discount – 5% fee waiver
- Asylum Seekers scholarship – 100% fee waiver
- Civic Engagement – £1,000
- Hardship Bursary – up to £2,000
- Sport Scholarships – Up to £6,000
Terms and conditions apply.
• By telephone
• In person at our Docklands or Stratford campus
• Bank transfer
- Apply for a Postgraduate Loan
- Take advantage of UEL scholarships and bursaries
- Ask your employer to sponsor your study
- Study part-time so you can work at the same time (applicable to courses that have a part-time mode)
- Look at UK Research and Innovation funding options
The Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) are here to help you navigate
your finances while you're a student at the University of East London.
We can give you advice, information and guidance on government and
university funds so that you receive your full funding entitlement.
Email: study@uel.ac.uk
Phone: 020 8223 4444
Per 30 credit module
EU, EEA and Swiss Nationals starting a course in September 2021, will no longer be eligible for Home fees. However, such nationals benefitting from Settled Status or Citizens' Rights may become eligible for Home fees as and when the UK Government confirms any new fees regulations. Further information can be found at UKCISA.
As part of the Tier 4 student visa requirements, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) estimate that you will need £1,265* per month to cover your living costs. It includes expenses for accommodation, food and drink, travel within London, text books, entertainment, clothing, toiletries and laundry. Most Tier 4 students are required to show they have sufficient funds to cover the first nine months of the course before they start- a total of £11,385- in addition to the tuition fees. You can find more information about the specific requirements of the Tier 4 student visa here. The amount that you will spend can vary depending on your lifestyle. The UKCISA International Student Calculator can help you plan and manage your money.
* Please note the Immigration Rules are subject to change and this figure is likely to be increased by UKVI year on year. Please therefore check our ISA page for more information at the time of preparing your visa application.International students are required to pay a deposit prior to being issued a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
Your remaining balance will be paid in five monthly instalments over your first term. The first of these instalments must be paid when completing your enrolment on arrival at UEL. Please follow the payment instructions here.
After the required payment has been made, you will be asked to complete the online International Student Reply Form to confirm your acceptance of our offer and of our terms of admittance and fees policy.
Our International team at UEL are available for advice and guidance on studying in London, fees, scholarships and visa requirements.
Email: international@uel.ac.uk
1 Year Masters:
£14,340
2 Year Masters with Industrial Placement:
£14,340 (Year 1)
£3,500 (Year 2) Industrial Placement
EU, EEA and Swiss Nationals starting a course in September 2021, will no longer be eligible for Home fees. However, such nationals benefitting from Settled Status or Citizens' Rights may become eligible for Home fees as and when the UK Government confirms any new fees regulations. Further information can be found at UKCISA.
Tuition fees are subject to annual change. Fees for future years will be published in due course.
Entry requirements
We would normally expect you to have Grade C in GCSE English and Maths.
If you do not meet the academic English language requirements for your course, you may be eligible to enrol onto a pre-sessional English programme. The length of the course will depend on your current level of English and the requirements for your degree programme. We offer a 5-week and an 11-week pre-sessional course. Find out more.
Please note that some courses require applicants to meet the entry requirements outlined on the course page. Our pre-entry Information Advice and Guidance Team are able to provide further advice on entry requirements and suitability for study.
What you'll study and when
We consistently review and develop our courses and modules to ensure they are up-to-date with sector and industry graduate skills demands. Course structure, modules and options are subject to change.
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Vision
- Intelligent Systems
- Machine Learning and Big Data
- Big Data Analytics
- Mental Wealth; Professional Life (Dissertation)
- Industrial Placement
How you'll be assessed
All the learning outcomes of the programme are assessed through:
- Laboratory session portfolios
- Group and Individual Coursework
- Research dissertation
- Examination, Presentations, and reports
- use of appropriate problem-solving skills
Your future career
- Machine/Deep Learning Engineer
- Machine/Deep Learning Scientist
- Data Science Graduate Programme
- Operational Data Scientist
- Data Analyst (applied side)
- Business Intelligence Developer
- Big Data Software Engineer
- Artificial Intelligence Architect
- Machine Learning Architect
- Machine Learning Specialist
- AWS Engineer
- Full Stack Software Developer
- Spark Developer
Explore the different career options you can pursue with this degree and see the median salaries of the sector on our Career Coach portal.
