MSc Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

Entrance Year:

Jan 2025

Duration:

30 months

Mode of Study:

Online

Medium of Instruction:

English

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Overview

Designed for students from a non-computer science or IT background, this Data Science and Artificial Intelligence MSc programme allows you to obtain a generalist Masters in a specialist subject by developing essential skills and knowledge to apply in the workplace. You will learn how to collect and analyse information to make data-driven decisions, and how intelligent systems can be applied across various contexts.

Benefit from our Department of Computer Science that is renowned for cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence and data science. The 2021 Research Excellence Framework rated us 5th in the UK for world leading (4*) research outputs, and 100% of research environment rated as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*). Our Digital Innovation Facility, opening in 2021, will offer a purpose-build environment for collaborative research in academic disciplines including AI, robotics and data analytics.

Throughout the programme, you will learn from a wide variety of topics, from software development to mathematics and statistics. Upon completion, you will develop the necessary tools to research, propose and implement robust solutions to technical problems in future career, in addition to gaining a systematic insight into current thinking within the areas.

The course will equip you for a career in this high-demand sector or in other computer science settings, including interdisciplinary roles related to your undergraduate degree. You can also excel in a wide range of industries including healthcare, government agencies and technology, pursuing positions such as data analyst, data scientist, database manager, machine learning practitioner and IT consultant.

The MSc programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Other online master's programmes are also available: 

Programme Excellence

  • Accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional
  • Pioneering online delivery: Our University was amongst the first to deliver wholly online taught programmes back in 2000, providing state-of-the-art education environment and learning experience for students 
  • Modules focus on research method, delivered by the university that is a world leader in data science and artificial intelligence research
  • Provide students with a deep and systematic understanding of a wide range of current topics in the field of robot control & with a deep understanding of the legal and ethical frameworks in which robots operate
  • In-depth understanding of established techniques of machine learning, its real-world application and the legal contexts in which machine learning operates
  • Global connection: After graduation, you will immediately join a global community of more than 258,000 alumni and establish life-long networks and access to a wide variety of career resources

Course Structure

  • Global Trends in Computer Science (15 credits)
  • Mathematics and Statistics for Data Science and AI (15 credits)
  • Software Development in Practice (15 credits)
  • Databases and Information Systems (15 credits)
  • Elective modules (choose three from):
    • Reasoning and Intelligent Systems
    • Machine Learning in Practice
    • Multi-Agent Systems
    • Robotics
    • Deep Learning
    • Natural Language Processing and Understanding
    • Data Visualisation and Warehousing
    • Cloud Computing
    • Networks and Web Technology

       

  • Research Methods in Computer Science (15 credits) 
  • Computer Science Capstone Project (60 credits)

Duration: 30 months^
Programme Start: 9 Jan 2025

 

^The actual duration may be longer or shorter depending on your speed of study, study options chosen and module availability.

Learning and assessments

Teaching methods
You will take part in innovative online teaching methods and a range of interesting and thought-provoking exercises. Core information is developed by subject-leading experts in the field and closely aligned with both industry and academic best practice, underpinned by rigorous theoretical and practical topics, examples and cases. During the study journey, students will learn through interactive individual activities, case studies, group tasks and discussion boards; these will be primarily asynchronous, but opportunities for synchronous interaction will be provided. 

Assessment method
Assessment is by coursework only – no examinations required. Instead, a diverse range of assessments are used throughout the programme designed to mirror circumstances that students may experience within a professional context. This ensures a range of opportunities are given to students in showing evidence of their learning, understanding that people may perform better in certain assessments than others.

Virtual learning environment (VLE)

Virtual learning environment (VLE) is at the centre of your online study experience. It is the platform where you can find your study timetable, view interactive lecturecasts, exchange knowledge with others in discussion forums, access resources and e-library and submit your assignments. You can learn on demand, study at any time, on any device, from anywhere with an internet connection. There is a study skills hub to help you improve and maintain your academic skills, from planning your assignments, understanding academic integrity and referencing, to using the online library and improving your time management.

Entry Requirement

  • a degree in any subject equivalent to a UK Bachelor’s degree (2:2 or above), or
  • at least 2 years experience in employment, which would normally be of a technical nature, comparable with the award of a bachelor’s degree.

English language requirements

All applicants must have reached a minimum required standard of English language and are required to provide evidence of this. Successful applicants from outside the UK must have an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 overall or equivalent

Discount and Scholarship

Executive Scholarship
An Executive Scholarship of 15% is available for the January 2025 intake. 

Full payment discount
If you choose to pay the full tuition fee upfront, you will receive an extra 5% discount. 

Regional Scholarship
A Regional Scholarship of 5% is available for students based in Hong Kong for the 2024/25 academic year.

 

*All tuition fees shown are net of any applicable sales tax payable by you in your country of residence. Where we are required to add sales tax at the local statutory rate, this will be added to the tuition fees shown and confirmed during the payment process. Programme fees are reviewed annually. We reserve the right to increase programme fees in line with the RPI-X index.

University

As one of Europe’s leading provider of advanced programmes and part of its global vision to offer world-class higher education online, the University of Liverpool is the premium choice that brings to the forefront a wealth of flexible career-focused postgraduate programmes tailored for working professionals around the globe.

Solid and sustainable partnership
Offering online programmes since 2000, the University of Liverpool has forged a robust partnership with Kaplan Open Learning, an experienced provider in online higher education learning with a track record of success, to host postgraduate degree programmes. With this venture, the University and Kaplan are dedicated to offering the highest quality programmes and maintaining quality assurance through which students worldwide will benefit from the flexibility of online delivery.

A member of the Russell Group
Founded in 1881, the University of Liverpool is a member of the elite Russell Group of research-led universities in the UK and has been ranked in the top 200 universities worldwide. The broad range of online programmes on offer spans across professional disciplines from Management, Business, Computing, Psychology and Health, all with an international edge.

All-embracing support
Teaching is delivered through a state-of-the-art learning platform, allowing students full access to all resources, interactive study materials and a comprehensive eLibrary 24/7, from anywhere in the world. Students will also benefit from holistic academic support throughout the entire course from student advisers and subject tutors.

The original redbrick
All online degrees are awarded by the University of Liverpool with the same validity and credibility as an equivalent degree awarded to campus-students. Upon completion, online students will be invited to receive their degrees in a graduation ceremony at the University of Liverpool campus in the North West of England, and will join a global network of more than 219,000 alumni.

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