Master in Artificial Intelligence (AI) MSc

For MSc Artificial Intelligence (AI), the application deadline is 28 August 2026; tuition is £34,740 (full-time).

During the Autumn and Spring terms you will attend lectures and laboratory classes, complete coursework, and sit examinations while building a solid foundation in data-intensive AI and core AI techniques. You will work with modern laptops, using Python and related tools, and develop problem-solving skills through weekly lab exercises. In the summer you devote 60 credits to an independent project, developing new algorithms or applying AI methods to a real-world problem under academic supervision.

Graduates move into roles such as AI engineer, machine-learning analyst, data scientist, data engineer, technology consultant or applied researcher, and can join industry leaders, research institutes, or pursue a PhD.

The programme includes a compulsory ‘Data-intensive Artificial Intelligence’ module (20 credits) and offers optional extended modules such as Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Neural Computation and Evolutionary Computation, each worth 20 credits, as well as a partnership with The Alan Turing Institute that gives access to leading AI research.

The University of Birmingham, chartered in 1900, is a large, research-intensive redbrick university located in Edgbaston. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a reputation for multidisciplinary research, substantial campus investment and strong academic staffing. With more than 34,000 students, including a sizeable international community, Birmingham combines historic strengths with modern facilities and a global outlook.

Research and teaching span the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and social sciences, supported by major investments in campus infrastructure and academic appointments. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through flagship fellowships and research initiatives, and many courses provide opportunities for placements, industry engagement and overseas study on its international campuses. Student support services include extensive academic development, career services and wellbeing provision tailored to an international cohort.

Life at Birmingham blends a vibrant campus with access to the city's cultural and professional resources, enabling students to pursue extracurricular activities, volunteering and professional networking. The institution’s global partnerships and growing research profile open doors for international collaborations and career pathways. Prospective international applicants should carefully check entry requirements, funding and application deadlines and contact the university’s international office for guidance on visas, scholarships and arrival planning.