MSc Artificial Intelligence
Online United Kingdom
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
GBP 12,471 / per course *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* 12,471 UK | £13,049 International
Introduction
In the ever-evolving modern world, traditional technology is constantly being reimagined. Become qualified in this growing field with our innovative conversion degree. This 100% online and part-time degree will provide individuals that don’t have a background in IT with the skills to work professionally in artificial intelligence (AI).
This online MSc Artificial Intelligence will provide you with an insight into all areas of AI, from theories and methodologies of AI to practical programming skills. The course will prepare you with real-world applications of AI, as well as with the opportunity to collaborate on projects designed to mimic the experience of working within the industry. Through this course, you will gain a strong academic foundation which will enable you to unlock a range of careers available to artificial intelligence professionals.
Teaching methods
We’re a 100% online education provider, so we use a state-of-the-art virtual learning environment (VLE) to deliver our teaching, resources and assessments. Our system tracks and manages the learning process in real-time and provides you with immediate access to your learning materials. The VLE is accessible 24/7 and allows both students and tutors to actively take part in real-time conversations and live seminars.
For our MSc Artificial Intelligence, there’s no need to download different software packages – all programming languages are included within the tuition fee, and all work is carried out in an online development environment.
We believe you get the most out of your time spent studying when you are kept informed of your performance, and we achieve this by:
- assessing you throughout modules rather than waiting for end-of-year assessments
- showing your marks in your grade book, which can be viewed whenever you log onto the virtual learning environment (VLE)
- rapid turnaround on work assessed to ensure your grade book is always up to date
- ensuring you have regular contact with your Student Support team
Assessment methods
All assessments are delivered through our virtual learning environment (VLE). There is no requirement to travel to external test centres or to sit exams! Instead, you will submit assignments through the VLE, such as written reports, discussion forum participation or reflective journal entries.
We also have a policy of ensuring that the work submitted by students is authentic – we use a well-established electronic monitoring system to check for plagiarism.
Why Essex Online?
Study online. Graduate on campus.
You will complete your studies and assessments 100% online, and your qualification will be awarded by the University of Essex, an award-winning university with a 60-year heritage of teaching and research excellence and one of the top 30 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025). Upon completing your course, you will graduate with the same certificate as campus-based students – your mode of study is only mentioned on your academic transcript.
World-class academic and mentoring support
Our online tutors are leading authorities and specialists in their respective fields. They are passionate about what they teach and combine their knowledge of industry practice with high-quality academic delivery, offering you an unparalleled learning experience.
We also have a dedicated team of Student Advisers and Study Skills Advisers that will support you from your first day to graduation. They will be on hand to help and guide you as you progress through your studies. Whatever the question or issue, they will work with you to find a solution.
Career Opportunities
Artificial intelligence will have an important part to play in the future growth of many industries, and the skills shortage in this area means that this course is designed to make you an attractive candidate within this sector and the ‘Industry 4.0’ vision. You will be able to succeed in a range of roles such as Machine Learning Engineer, AI Engineer, AI Architect, and many more.
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Curriculum
You can study the following modules on the MSc Artificial Intelligence:
- Understanding Artificial Intelligence*
- Numerical Analysis
- Machine Learning
- Knowledge Representation and Reasoning
- Intelligent Agents
- Research Methods and Professional Practice*
- MSc Computing Project*
*Core module must be passed in order to achieve the award.
Admissions
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Scholarships and Funding
- An Executive Scholarship of 20% is available for our January 2025 intake. Contact our admissions team for more information.
- Designated for postgraduate student loans in England.
- Simple monthly payment plan available, enabling you to spread the cost over the duration of your studies.
- Full payment discount of 5% if you pay upfront.
- Regional scholarship available for international students based overseas in eligible countries.
- Alumni discount of 10% of the tuition fee available if you are a previous graduate with the University of Essex or University of Essex Online.
- 10% corporate discount available when three or more of your employees study with us.
Please note, a maximum of two discounts or scholarships can be applied. The corporate discount can only be used in combination with our upfront payment discount, but not in conjunction with any other discount or scholarship. Find out more information about our discounts and scholarships.
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Program delivery
Teaching methods
Studying online gives you the freedom to study when and where it suits you – at home, during your lunch hour or anywhere else you have internet access.
Our courses are delivered through a virtual learning environment (VLE) instead of a traditional campus. This means you will have access to your study materials 24/7, including:
- multimedia lecturecasts made up of written content, short videos, animation, audio recordings, infographics, short tests and mini-assignments
- discussion forums for you to chat about the course content with fellow students
- live seminar sessions with your tutors
- a comprehensive eLibrary of textbooks and academic journals
- support from academic staff and your dedicated Student Support team
To ensure you receive the support you need from your tutor, we cap our class sizes at around 20 students.
In order to meet the technical requirements for this course, students will need access to a computer with at least 8GB RAM.
Study duration
Our MSc Artificial Intelligence has an indicative study duration of 2 years, which is a guide to how long your course will take to complete. The actual duration may be longer or shorter depending on your speed of study, study options chosen and module availability.
It’s possible to complete your studies faster than the indicative course duration by doubling up on modules at certain times; however, minimum study durations do apply.
Our academic year is organised into modules, typically with a one- or two-week break between modules and a structured three-week break for the Christmas period. Students will receive a course timetable during the application process.
All of our courses have regular start dates throughout the year.