Artificial Intelligence online MSc

This online MSc in Artificial Intelligence is ideal if you are motivated by the challenges and infinite possibilities of advancing AI. It is designed to give professionals from computer science – as well as a host of other disciplines – the opportunity to specialise in AI and meet the increasing demand for experts in this exciting, future-focused, and rapidly growing specialism.

At the forefront of human progress
In recent years, Artificial Intelligence is significantly more closely connected with human progress and societal change. It calls on new and powerful data algorithms to ensure that intelligent machines work in closer collaboration with us than ever before.

AI is evolving at a rapid pace. It has a broad application across a variety of business functions, including marketing and policymaking, finance, and healthcare. This online MSc also addresses the ethical implications of advancing machine intelligence, and related issues around transparency and accountability. These are factors that have previously been overlooked by many in the rush to extend the possibilities of technology.

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Forge a future in AI

In order to help you to take advantage of a wide range of future career opportunities, the online MSc in Artificial Intelligence contains a broad range of practical subjects, such as programming, data science and robotics. This enables a comprehensive understanding of AI and its application in the real world.

You can opt to take two specialist pathways: a general pathway focused on AI in context, with the other exploring technical aspects of AI in further depth. As a result, whether you’re seeking to fill the digital skills gap or eager to learn about the latest breakthroughs in AI, this course will challenge your thinking and give you the tools to apply your knowledge into practice.

What will you learn?

• Gain techniques to analyse and propose solutions to AI problems
• Apply relevant ethical, legal and professional standards governing AI activities
• Work effectively in a team to design and develop software-based systems
• Select the most appropriate solution, considering innovative alternatives
• Present rational and reasoned arguments using appropriate conceptual tools
• Demonstrate initiative in both specification and organisation through project work

Interactive online learning

The course is delivered remotely and entirely online. Learning material is made available to students via a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Assessments are conducted online, also through the VLE. Students study one unit at a time, and learning support is provided through electronic discussion forums and live tutorial sessions.

“I’ve got a new job with better benefits because this course has already started to fill in the gaps in my knowledge. Plus studying part-time while working helps you to stand out from other interview candidates and showed my dedication to my career to my previous manager and new one” - JESS CREES, COMPUTER SCIENCE ONLINE MSC STUDENT.

Answer AI’s biggest challenges with the University of Bath

Typically, you should have a first or second class bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent.