
Applied Artificial Intelligence MSc
London, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 17,500 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The Applied Artificial Intelligence MSc will equip you with essential techniques and practical skills, preparing you to tackle real-world challenges and contribute to the growing field of Artificial Intelligence.
Youโll gain a comprehensive understanding of AI, covering core concepts such as search strategies and reasoning. Thereafter, youโll progress to advanced topics like machine learning and deep learning, which power cutting-edge technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs).
The course is ideal for IT and computing graduates who wish to expand their knowledge and skills in Artificial Intelligence. It also applies to professionals seeking to upskill in the latest industry developments or transition into a new field.
Hands-on learning is central to this course, ensuring you gain practical experience with industry-standard software and tools. You'll develop expertise in programming languages such as Python, essential AI libraries and development environments.
Through optional modules, you'll specialise in areas such as Applied Computer Vision or Big Data and Cloud Computing, enhancing your career prospects in diverse AI-driven industries.
The MSc Applied AI Project module allows you to apply what you have learnt to a real-world problem, conduct independent research and develop an AI solution under the guidance of experienced staff. This project will solidify your understanding of AI and enhance your research and problem-solving abilities.
Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, seminars, and practical sessions. You will also learn through extensive coursework, class presentations, group research work, and industry-standard software.
Top reasons to study with us
- Gain practical AI skills: master the essential skills of applying AI, from foundational concepts to real-world problem-solving.
- Boost employability: Enhance your career prospects in the growing field of AI with a program designed to meet industry demands and equip you with sought-after skills.
- Learn from experts: Benefit from experienced specialists who specialise in both the academic and practical aspects of AI. Read more about our course team and their experience.
- Develop ethical AI solutions: learn to identify and mitigate biases in AI systems and contribute to the responsible development and deployment of AI applications.
- Gain a strong foundation: build a solid understanding of AI principles, algorithms, and applications through immersive modules that cover a wide range of AI topics.
- Study a future-proof discipline: prepare for a career in a field that is constantly evolving and offers a wide range of opportunities for growth and innovation.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible postgraduate students.
Curriculum
Core modules
- Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
- Applied AI and Industrial Decision Support Systems
- Deep Learning and Neural Networks
- Machine Learning in Practice
- MSc Applied AI Project
- Programming and Maths for AI
Option modules
- Applied Computer Vision
- Big Data and Cloud Computing
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Upon graduating from this course, you will be well prepared for roles such as AI Specialist, Machine Learning Engineer, AI Solution Architect, and AI Ethics Consultant, among others. These roles are found in a variety of sectors and often involve designing AI systems, developing algorithms, and implementing AI solutions in diverse contexts.
The course also prepares you to develop your AI expertise in broader professional and business roles, such as AI strategy consulting, AI-driven market analysis, and prompt engineering. We emphasise sustainability and ethical AI practices, preparing you for emerging roles in responsible AI development and ensuring your skills remain relevant to industry needs.
- Choose your specialism: You can choose one optional module to explore an area of specialism in depth.
- Industry knowledge: You will be taught by a teaching team with a wide range of experience both in industry and academia.
- 3,000 Employers around the world
Industry links
We are committed to working with industry partners to provide students with real-world experience and networking opportunities. Westminster was awarded Celonis Academic Centre of Excellence status in recognition of our outstanding contributions to process mining research and education. Celonis have extensive industry partners, which include IBM, Pfizer, Dow, Jaguar and many others. Our university benefits from enhanced access toโฏtheirโฏindustry expertise, educational materials and latest software developments.
Job roles
This course will prepare you for a variety of roles, including:
- AI Data Analysts
- AI Solutions Architect
- Artificial Intelligence Engineer
- Big Data Engineer
- Business Intelligence Developer
- Computer Vision Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Operations (ML Ops) Engineer
- Research Scientist
- Robotics Scientists