Master in AI + Data Science

Tuition comes to 33,200 GBP per year.

AI and Data Science Masters

Cardiff University offers an AI + Data Science (MSc) master's program. It is a 1-year full-time course. The program focuses on AI-driven analysis at scale. Students learn data engineering, modelling, and real-world application. It covers AI models and computational techniques. Students gain practical experience with programming and data handling. The course also explores AI ethics and societal impact.

Course Details

This is a conversion course. It welcomes students from all academic backgrounds. No prior coding knowledge is required. The program is taught by experts in Mathematics and Computer Science. It aims to prepare students for careers in AI and data science. Key skills include technical ability, analysis, and communication. Students will learn to apply AI responsibly.

Entry Requirements

Applicants need a 2:2 honours degree in any subject. Quantitative skills training is welcomed. This can be shown by a science-based degree or a degree with a quantitative component. For other degrees, a Year 12 or 13 Mathematics qualification is needed. Professional experience may also be considered. English language proficiency requires an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with 5.5 in all subskills.

Costs and Dates

The yearly tuition fee is 33,200 GBP. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. The application deadline is normally the end of August. Places may fill sooner. The next start date is 28 September 2026. More information on funding is available.

Cardiff University, established in 1883 and located in the capital of Wales, is a research-led institution with a global reputation for high-quality, innovative scholarship. Home to more than 33,000 students, including over 9,000 international students from more than 100 countries, the university offers a vibrant, multicultural campus within a dynamic city. Teaching is informed by cutting-edge research, ensuring students learn from academic leaders who are active in advancing knowledge and addressing real-world challenges.

The university provides a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across faculties, with roughly 266 programs available that span the arts, sciences, engineering, business, and health disciplines. Cardiff emphasizes a student-centered approach, offering strong academic support, opportunities for study abroad, and industry partnerships that help students gain practical experience. Many undergraduates benefit from international exchanges and placements that enhance employability and global perspective.

Cardiff’s civic mission prioritizes community engagement, sustainability, and public good, with initiatives that contribute to regional health, wealth, and wellbeing. The campus environment supports extracurricular involvement, research internships, and student societies that enrich campus life. For international applicants seeking a research-intensive university in a welcoming capital city, Cardiff combines academic rigor, global connections, and extensive support services to help students thrive.