Artificial Intelligence MSc

University of Leicester

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the world – powering breakthroughs in healthcare, revolutionising finance, enhancing productivity in software development and shaping the future of society. This course will equip you with the deep technical skills and critical understanding needed to design, build and evaluate intelligent systems in real-world contexts. This degree offers a focused pathway for students looking to specialise in AI. You will study core topics such as machine learning, data analytics, and computational intelligence, while also engaging with the social, ethical and security challenges raised by AI technologies. In your final project, you’ll work independently on a substantial AI-focused research or development problem, often linked to active research or industrial priorities. Throughout the course, you will benefit from hands-on experience using state-of-the-art tools and methods, including generative AI frameworks, big data platforms and secure AI deployment practices. Optional modules give you the flexibility to tailor your learning to specialist areas such as bioinformatics, quantum machine learning, user-centred design or cloud computing. Designed to meet the rising demand for skilled AI professionals, this course will prepare you to succeed in a wide range of careers or further research in this high-growth area. Whether you aim to become a machine learning engineer, data scientist, AI policy advisor, researcher or enter another profession, this MSc provides a strong foundation for your future.