University of Liverpool Online
MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Liverpool, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
24 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 17,947 / per course
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: This fully online, part-time MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is a conversion programme for non-computer science graduates. You’ll learn mathematics, software development, databases, machine learning, deep learning, and complete a 60‑credit capstone using the University of Liverpool’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Teaching is research-driven at a Russell Group university with THE Gold recognition; assessments are online assignments.
Career Outcomes: Completion opens paths in data science, AI and computer science roles in healthcare and tech. You’ll gain skills for career opportunities such as data analyst, data scientist, ML practitioner and IT consultant, and interdisciplinary roles tied to your degree.
Pursue a career in this high-demand sector while gaining a deep and systematic understanding into the domains of data science and AI with this fully online, part-time Data Science and Artificial Intelligence MSc from the University of Liverpool.
This conversion degree is designed for students from a non-computer science background, allowing you to gain a generalist masters in this specialist subject. The fields of data science and artificial intelligence continue to grow in importance to businesses from all sectors, and this programme benefits from the University of Liverpool’s cutting-edge research in this discipline.
Through this course you will:
- Achieve a generalist degree in a specialist subject. This conversion degree is designed to provide students from a non-computer science background with a specialist set of knowledge and technical skills that have immediate application within the workplace.
- Develop your skills in a culture of research excellence. The University of Liverpool is globally renowned for the strength of its research into artificial intelligence and, through our Digital Innovation Facility, provides a home for world-leading academic research into a broad spectrum of emerging technologies.
- Study practical solutions to real-world problems. This programme will provide you with the necessary knowledge to research, propose and implement creative solutions to practical problems, and furnish you with a systematic insight into current thinking within data science and AI.
- Access our online development environment to practice and refine your new skills. Throughout your programme, you will be exposed to state-of-the-art technologies and have access to industry-standard solutions, available to you as cloud services, open-source software or commercials technology; all included within your tuition fee.
The University of Liverpool achieved Gold in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Learning Rankings 2024.
Download a prospectus or visit our website for more details on this programme, including module information.
Modules
The Data Science and Artificial Intelligence MSc consists of the following taught modules and a final dissertation project.
There is a brief break scheduled between modules to allow students to refresh themselves and reflect on what they have learned.
Shorter postgraduate diploma (120 credits) and postgraduate certificate (60 credits) awards are also available in this subject.
- Global Trends in Computer Science (15 credits)
- Mathematics and Statistics for Data Science (15 credits)
- Software Development in Practice (15 credits)
- Databases and Information Systems (15 credits)
- 3 elective modules from (3x15 credits):
- Reasoning and Intelligent Systems
- Machine Learning in Practice
- Multi-Agent Systems
- Robotics
- Deep Learning
- Natural Language Processing and Understanding
- Deep Learning (15 credits)
- Research Methods in Computer Science (15 credits)
- Computer Science Capstone Project (60 credits)
Learn from industry experts.
Computer science at the University of Liverpool is research-driven and internationally renowned for its cutting-edge work. 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*). We are especially well-regarded for our expertise in artificial intelligence, and our Digital Innovation Facility, which officially opened in 2022, provides a further hub for our collaborative research in emerging technologies.
Learn online anytime, anywhere
Get the University of Liverpool experience wherever you are in the world. This 100% online course features interactive classes and regular contact with staff and fellow students across the globe. Teaching is delivered through our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), which provides students with access to all resources required for interactive study online. On this platform, you will be encouraged to work collaboratively with classmates and actively read around your topic through our comprehensive library of eBooks and journals.
Assessments are exclusively through online assignments rather than examinations. You will be assessed through a range of activities, including written assignments, discussion forum participation and journal entries.
Love what you've read so far?
Download a prospectus or visit our website for more information on this programme. Alternatively, you can contact one of our admission advisers to get your questions answered.
One of the best ways to see if the programme is right for you is to join one of our regular virtual events where you will be introduced to our range of online programmes, our online learning facilities, and participate in Q&A’s with staff to help you make the best decision about the future of your education.
Is this the right course for you?
This programme will provide you with a systematic insight into the current state of the industry within the remit of data science and artificial intelligence in particular, and computer science in general. The programme will complement your first-degree knowledge with a deep and systematic insight into these innovative domains.
Through this course you will:
- Achieve a generalist degree in a specialist subject. This conversion degree is designed to provide students from a non-computer science background with a specialist set of knowledge and technical skills that have immediate application within the workplace.
- Develop your skills in a culture of research excellence. The University of Liverpool is globally renowned for the strength of its research into artificial intelligence and, through our Digital Innovation Facility, provides a home for world-leading academic research into a broad spectrum of emerging technologies.
- Study practical solutions to real-world problems. This programme will provide you with the necessary knowledge to research, propose and implement creative solutions to practical problems, and furnish you with a systematic insight into current thinking within data science and AI.
- Access our online development environment to practice and refine your new skills. Throughout your programme, you will be exposed to state-of-the-art technologies and have access to industry-standard solutions, available to you as cloud services, open-source software or commercials technology; all included within your tuition fee.
Visit our website for more details on this programme, including module information.
Learn from industry experts
Computer science at the University of Liverpool is research-driven and internationally renowned for its cutting-edge work. 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*). We are especially well-regarded for our expertise in artificial intelligence, and our Digital Innovation Facility, which officially opened in 2022, provides a further hub for our collaborative research in emerging technologies.
Module information
The Data Science and Artificial Intelligence MSc consists of the following taught modules and a final dissertation project.
- Global Trends in Computer Science
- Mathematics and Statistics for Data Science
- Software Development in Practice
- Databases and Information Systems
- 3 elective modules from:
- Reasoning and Intelligent Systems
- Machine Learning in Practice
- Multi-Agent Systems
- Robotics
- Deep Learning
- Natural Language Processing and Understanding
- Deep Learning
- Research Methods in Computer Science
- Computer Science Capstone Project
There is a brief break scheduled between modules to allow students to refresh themselves and reflect on what they have learned.
Shorter postgraduate diploma (120 credits) and postgraduate certificate (60 credits) awards are also available in this subject.
Scholarships and discounts:
- 10% discount for University of Liverpool alumni.
- Global scholarships of up to 15% for international students residing in specific regions outside the UK.
A separate application form is not required for a scholarship, as it will be applied once you have received your official offer letter. Please note, scholarships cannot be combined.
Please speak to our admissions team for more details of fees, scholarships, discounts and support.
Further support
We aim to make it as easy as possible for you to cover the costs of your studies. You could benefit from:
- Simple monthly payment plan provided to spread the cost over the duration of study
- Students living in England may be eligible for a postgraduate loan to cover some of the programme cost.
*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.
Enhance your career opportunities
Successful completion of the programme will allow you to take up careers in the growing area of data science and artificial intelligence, or in many other computer science settings, including interdisciplinary roles related to your undergraduate degree. The skills you develop will be of use in a wide range of industries including healthcare, government agencies and technology. Potential job titles are varied and include examples such as data analyst, data scientist, database manager, machine learning practitioner and IT consultant.
Results from our 2026 Career & Professional Impact Survey from current and former online students showed:
- 92% of online students feel ready for their future career.
- Over 3 in 5 online students report a salary increase.
- 94% of online students boosted their leadership skills.
- 4 in 5 online students have seen a positive career impact.
Is this the right course for you?
This programme will provide you with a systematic insight into the current state of the industry within the remit of data science and artificial intelligence in particular, and computer science in general. The programme will complement your first-degree knowledge with a deep and systematic insight into these innovative domains.
Learn online anytime, anywhere.
Get the University of Liverpool experience wherever you are in the world. This 100% online course features interactive classes and regular contact with staff and fellow students across the globe. Teaching is delivered through our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), which provides students with access to all resources required for interactive study online. On this platform, you will be encouraged to work collaboratively with classmates and actively read around your topic through our comprehensive library of eBooks and journals.
Assessments are exclusively through online assignments rather than examinations. You will be assessed through a range of activities, including written assignments, discussion forum participation and journal entries.