Master in Artificial Intelligence Msc

The deadline to apply for the Sep 2027 intake is Jun 15, 2027. The tuition fee is 35,489 USD per year.

How do we build systems that can learn, reason, and perceive the world with human-like sophistication? As artificial intelligence shifts from a theoretical discipline to a fundamental driver of global technological infrastructure, the demand for specialists capable of designing, deploying, and refining these complex systems has reached a critical threshold. This MSc programme at Queen’s University Belfast is engineered to place you at the heart of this evolution.

Designed for analytical and ambitious graduates—typically from computing, engineering, or mathematics backgrounds—this course moves beyond superficial familiarity to provide a deep, technical grounding in the building blocks of modern AI. You will engage with rigorous academic study that mirrors the demands of the global tech sector, working within a state-of-the-art £14 million computing facility that includes dedicated AI laboratories.

Distinctive Programme Features

• Industry-Aligned Curriculum: Developed in direct response to the requirements of global employers like Microsoft, Google, and PwC, ensuring your skills remain relevant to current market challenges.
• Research-Led Teaching: Learn from internationally renowned experts who are actively shaping the field, with modules designed to minimize overlap and maximize contemporary relevance.
• Applied Focus: Move from foundational mathematics and knowledge engineering to advanced applications in Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, and AI for Health, culminating in a substantial research dissertation.
• Career Flexibility: Whether you aspire to be an industry-leading AI engineer, an academic researcher, or a policy advisor, the programme offers the technical depth and professional development support to help you achieve long-term career success.

Queen's University Belfast is a historic and research-led university located in the heart of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Founded as Queen's College Belfast in 1845 and established as an independent university in 1908, Queen's combines a long heritage with modern ambitions. The campus sits within a designated conservation area and serves a diverse community of around 24,915 students, including roughly 3,500 international students, creating a lively and inclusive environment for study and social life.

Academically, Queen's is a Russell Group member with strong disciplinary strengths and a clear focus on employability. The university hosts four flagship Global Research Institutes addressing Global Peace, Security and Justice; Cyber Security; Health Sciences; and Food Safety, offering students opportunities to engage with impactful research. Career-facing initiatives such as Degree Plus and targeted employer workshops enhance internships, placements and graduate prospects, while sustained investment in campus infrastructure has delivered new teaching facilities, a student centre and a cutting-edge clinical simulation centre for health-related programmes.

For international students, Belfast offers an affordable and welcoming city experience with rich cultural life and efficient transport links across the UK and Ireland. University support services help with arrival, visas and accommodation, and a variety of clubs, societies and volunteering options make it easy to build networks and gain practical experience. Queen's is a strong choice for students seeking rigorous teaching, active research opportunities and clear pathways into careers in the UK and beyond.