Artificial Intelligence online MSc

Answer AI’s biggest challenges

Build your AI expertise. Transform your career.

Explore artificial intelligence from its foundations to real-world applications with the online MSc in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Bath. Whether you’re coming from computer science or another discipline, this course helps you develop the technical knowledge and practical understanding needed to engage with the evolving field of AI.

The course is structured to take you from the foundations of programming, mathematics, and AI through to machine learning and the application of AI to real-world problems. You also have the opportunity to tailor your studies through a diverse range of optional units, exploring fundamental concepts, principles, and theories in AI and machine learning, and applying appropriate tools for implementation.

As a university leading the Institute of Coding, Bath brings together academic and industry perspectives to support learning that can be applied to the evolving field of AI. This industry connection supports a course designed to develop knowledge and skills applicable beyond the classroom.

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Top 10 in Computer Science by CUG 2027**

Cost per 10 credits £722*

We draw on input from its ‘UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Accountable, Responsible and Transparent AI (ART-AI)’. This means our online MSc Artificial Intelligence degree provides you with the most up-to-date understanding of the emerging possibilities of artificial intelligence, as well as its ethical implications.

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Minimum duration

2 years, 4 months

Start dates

January, May, September

Fees

The total cost of this 180-credit course is £12,996*. Fees are paid per unit. (£722 per 10-credit unit, £1,444 per 20-credit unit and two instalments of £2,166 for your 60-credit project). 10% alumni discount available.

Entry requirements

Typically, you should have a first or strong second class bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent.
To apply for this course, you may have an undergraduate degree in any subject, but you must demonstrate evidence of relevant quantitative skills (especially algebra and calculus) either through your degree study or by alternative means.

International students

Applicants must have an IELTS score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.

Stretch the boundaries of AI innovation

Covering a range of topics such as the foundations of AI, deep learning, natural language processing and robotics, the course will equip you with a fresh, comprehensive understanding of AI and its application in the real-world.

As well as exploring the business functions of AI, we provide a full introduction to programming, helping even those with minimal coding experience respond to the rigours of today’s digital-driven businesses. The course offers a mix of compulsory and optional units, providing flexibility to tailor your studies to your particular area of interest

Units you can take on this course include:

Programming and Maths for AI (compulsory)

Develop foundational programming and mathematical skills used in artificial intelligence. This unit connects theory with practical problem-solving, helping you understand how mathematical ideas are implemented in AI-related computational tasks. You will work with core programming concepts alongside the mathematical structures that underpin AI systems, including logic, linear algebra, calculus and probability.

Reinforcement Learning (optional)

Gain a solid foundation in the exciting and fast-moving field of reinforcement learning. By the end of this unit, you should be able to identify sequential decision problems in the real-world, formulate them as Markov decision processes, select appropriate solution methods, and implement them successfully.

AI as a social and political practice (optional)

The focus of this unit is on real-world context in which AI technologies are conceived, developed, and produced, as well as the effect that the implementation of these technologies has on our society, our economy, and our politics. We will use real-world use-cases of AI technologies to illuminate these themes, and to see how theoretical notions play out in practice.

Online learning that is active and engaged

engaging content

hands-on interactive assignments

interaction and networking

digital resources

For people with existing work and lifestyle commitments, our online MSc courses are a passage to sought-after careers. Our Virtual Learning Environment makes our online Master of Science degrees as immersive as our on-campus courses. So, wherever you choose to study, you’ll always be engaged with the content, your lecturers and your fellow students.

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Future-focused careers

Artificial intelligence is being applied across a range of industries. From software professionals and consulting engineers to economists and marketers, there is a huge opportunity for specialists to meet increasing demand for artificial intelligence jobs in this challenging, fast-moving field.

In fact, 13%¹ of all UK job vacancies in the first half of 2021 were for tech jobs. In the first half of 2021, 173,309¹ tech jobs were advertised monthly on average (1,039,854 total). This represents an increase of 42% relative to 2019.¹

Because AI is relevant to so many sectors, the skills you learn on this course can be applied in roles at technology companies such as Amazon, Meta and Google. Whether you’re looking to future-proof a current role or planning to build a new tech start-up business, this course is key to unlocking your career.

Importantly, this online AI MSc addresses the ethical implications of advancing machine intelligence, and related issues around transparency and accountability – elements often overlooked in the rush to stretch the boundaries of technology. Studying at the University of Bath will equip you for a rewarding career in this future-focused specialism.

More than 50 years of educational excellence

In 1966 the University of Bath was established by Royal Charter. Last year we ranked top 10** in the UK and have a reputation for research and teaching excellence.
Additional rankings include:

Ranked 10th in Computer Science by The Complete University Guide 2027**

98% of Computer Science submitted research activity was ranked as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2021)

“The programme had a transformative impact on my career, equipping me with the deep technical knowledge and practical experience needed to successfully transition into the Data and AI field. Shortly after completing my studies, I was offered a key role as a Data and AI Director.”
–Samer Francy, Artificial Intelligence online MSc Graduate

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To succeed you need passion to succeed, an innovative outlook and the determination to advance AI, driving its ability to improve our day-to-day lives whilst championing ethical practices.

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Source and Disclaimers

“Jobs and Skills Report,” Tech Nation. Retrieved February 17, 2022, from https://technation.io

*Valid up to and including September 2027 intake. Tuition fees are liable to increase each January. You should budget for an increase of up to a maximum of 8% each year. Terms and conditions for tuition fee payments for online courses.

**Rankings based on undergraduate data.