MSc in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Designed for students from a non-computing background, this programme will develop your key knowledge and technical skills that you can apply immediately in the workplace. You will learn how to gather and analyse information to make data-driven decisions, and how intelligent systems can be used across a range of contexts.  Your learning will be supported by cutting-edge research into the field by the University of Liverpool, who is a world leader in data science and artificial intelligence research. Our Digital Innovation Facility, which officially opened in 2022, provides a purpose-built environment for cutting-edge research into multiple academic disciplines including AI, robotics and data analytics.  You will have access to an online development environment to practice and refine your new technical skills, which also contains all of the technologies and software you will need for the course – inclusive within your tuition fee.  Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to apply your new skills to a range of real-world challenges, and upon completion, you will be prepared to research, create and implement solutions to technical problems within your future career.

Introduction

Welcome to the University of Liverpool Online Programmes.

Our postgraduate programmes provide an affordable and convenient route to further your learning and progress in your career. You will receive a highly regarded qualification from a prestigious UK university and a member of the Russell Group, a group of 24 research-led UK universities committed to maintaining the highest possible standards of research and education.

Why study with the University of Liverpool Online Programmes

All our programmes have been specially designed for online learning. Teaching and assessments are flexibly delivered through our state-of-the-art learning platform, providing you with access to all the resources and support required to complete your studies online. Upon successful completion of your programme, you will be invited to graduate at the University of Liverpool’s beautiful campus in the north-west of England.

About us

The University of Liverpool has been offering online programmes since 2000. We are recognised as one of Europe's leading providers of wholly online postgraduate degrees. With a focus on career progression and global collaboration, our programmes are designed for ambitious professionals with several years of on-the-job experience, who wish to gain a prestigious qualification while not compromising on their existing commitments.

Applicants for this programme should hold either: (i) a degree in any subject equivalent to a UK Bachelor’s degree (2:2 or above), or (ii) at least 2 years experience in employment, which would normally be of a technical nature, comparable with the award of a bachelor’s degree. If you have limited exposure in numeracy or programming you may need to consider further effort in these areas to maintain the standards of the programme, but are still encouraged to apply. All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5. If you don’t have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take our free online English test to assess your proficiency.

An Executive Scholarship of 20% is available for the online MSc Cyber Security programme for our remaining intakes in the 2023/24 academic year.

There are a range of opportunities within this fast-growing field for those trained in data science and artificial intelligence – and you will also be prepared for roles in other computer science settings. You may also choose to apply your new learnings to interdisciplinary roles related to your undergraduate degree or professional background. Suitable roles may include data analyst, data scientist, database manager, machine learning practitioner and IT consultant.  Alongside the subject-specific knowledge you will gain during the programme, you will also develop professional skills such as communication, teamwork, critical thinking and research. These will enhance your CV, allowing you to improve your career prospects and access more senior roles.