Msc Artificial Intelligence
University of Aberdeen
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making headlines recently, with chatbot technologies such as ChatGPT and other advancements in automation and machine learning in healthcare, entertainment and customer service. This programme engages with all aspects of AI, from its fundamentals to the cutting-edge techniques revolutionising how we live, learn, work and socialise, to open up career opportunities in this dynamic, fast-moving field.The School of Natural and Computing Science, in association ...Read more

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making headlines recently, with chatbot technologies such as ChatGPT and other advancements in automation and machine learning in healthcare, entertainment and customer service. This programme engages with all aspects of AI, from its fundamentals to the cutting-edge techniques revolutionising how we live, learn, work and socialise, to open up career opportunities in this dynamic, fast-moving field.The School of Natural and Computing Science, in association with The Data Lab, is offering 2 scholarships to cover the cost of tuition for students meeting the Scottish Government’s Residency conditions commencing the MSc Artificial Intelligence programme in September 2023.The MSc Artificial Intelligence covers the theoretical underpinning of a wide variety of AI-related techniques including data and text mining, machine learning, reasoning, natural language generation, knowledge representation, and distributed AI systems as well as the technology, techniques, tools, software and methodologies used to apply these underlying theories to real-world problems.You will learn how to engineer and evaluate AI systems and also engage in debates around the legal and ethical issues involved in the ethics of AI technology. The programme culminates with a research project, which you will undertake under the supervision of a member of staff and can also be undertaken with an external company or organisation. Typical projects include extending, improving or adapting existing AI theories or techniques to solve different problems or comparing competing techniques or tools to solve a particular problem.The skills and knowledge you will learn on this programme is shaped by the latest research in AI. The University of Aberdeen has over 30 years’ of experience, and a worldwide reputation in AI-related research, focusing on areas such as machine learning, data science, natural language generation, and multi-agent systems. Data and AI is one of five interdisciplinary research priorities for the University of Aberdeen and the department has strong links with the University's Centre for Data and Artificial Intelligence.Spin-out successes from the University of Aberdeen include ARRIA NLG, one of the world’s leading natural language generation companies. Our close industry links mean you will have opportunities to apply your skills through training and networking events and industrial placements organised through organisations such as the Data Lab, Intel AI Academy, IBM, Intelligent Plant, and Aberdeen City Council.

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Riddhi
08 Nov 25

The University of Aberdeen offers a truly global learning environment, blending centuries of academic excellence with cutting-edge innovation. As an AI student, I found the..Read more

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04 Nov 25

Personal Reflection on My Experience at the University of Aberdeen (2024–2025) My time at the University of Aberdeen, in the Artificial Intelligence Department, began with great..Read more

Entry requirements

Our minimum entry requirement for this programme is a Computing Science degree at 2:2 (lower second class) UK Honours level (or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth). Key subjects you must have covered: Python, Algorithmic problem solving and Data Structures. Programming experience in other languages, such as Java, C and C++, is recommended - but not required - to follow the courses taught in this programme. Applicants with a 2:2 or equivalent in Engineering (e.g. Electronic/Electrical Engineering) will be reviewed by the selectors for suitability on a case-by-case basis.

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08 Nov 25
Msc Artificial Intelligence
The University of Aberdeen offers a truly global learning environment, blending centuries of academic excellence with cutting-edge innovation. As an AI student, I found the...
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SR
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04 Nov 25
Msc Artificial Intelligence
Personal Reflection on My Experience at the University of Aberdeen (2024–2025) My time at the University of Aberdeen, in the Artificial Intelligence Department, began with great...
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University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen , Aberdeen

With over 530 years of history, the University of Aberdeen offers a meaningful postgraduate study experience which places an emphasis...

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King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX United Kingdom
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