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University of Hull| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Full-time, Part-time | 1 - 3 year | find out | find out | find out |
Due to exceptional demand, we are sorry, but this course is now closed for applications from international students to study in 2022. Applications for 2023/4 will open in September 2022.
If you are a home (UK) student and want to apply for this postgraduate programme please contact admissions on 01482 466850 or [email protected]
Understanding how to analyse, validate and interpret it to inform decision making are key skills in just about every walk of life. Nationally, there is a widely recognised shortage of qualified Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data scientists to meet the needs of industry.
This course is will equip you with the skills and professional insight you need to launch a career in this fast-growing sector. The programme is aimed at STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and non-STEM graduates, who want to develop their digital skills. It's also suitable for people who are looking to upskill and improve their career prospects.
You will learn Python coding, so experience in programming is not required.
You'll cover topics such as programming, statistics, machine learning, big data, data visualisation, computer vision and the ethical and legal responsibilities of using data. Learning is delivered online and on-campus through a series of bespoke taught modules. In the third semester, you will do an academic dissertation or an industrial placement, where you will apply your knowledge to real-world problems, using data science and AI solutions. The University has teamed up with a range of employers to offer internship opportunities to students.
At the end of the course, graduates will have developed key competencies in AI and data science, including programming, data visualisation, problem-solving and data interpretation.
You will be able to apply AI and data science techniques to real-world problems; critically evaluate AI and data science methodologies; plan, design and carry out empirical research, and interpret, present and communicate the outcomes of data science and AI solutions.
The course combines expertise from Departments across the Faculty of Science and Engineering, including Computer Science, Physics and Mathematics. You'll have access to VIPER - one of the most powerful high-performance computers in the Higher Education sector. Our Computer Science research is ranked 5th in the UK for impact.
To support widening participation students undertaking full-time study in 2022/23, the University has 15 scholarships available, worth £10,000 each. Applications for these bursaries as open, with a deadline for applications of 1 July 2022 at 23:59 UK time. We aim to make decisions on the applications for bursaries by the end of July 2022. The scholarships will be prioritised for women, black and disabled students and are being funded by the Office for Students (OfS), Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Office for Artificial Intelligence (OAI). Find out more.
Key areas of study for the programme will include concepts and methodologies related to AI, data science and data analytics. The programme will begin with an intensive module in programming skills where you will learn to code from scratch, to ensure everyone is prepared to undertake the data science and AI modules that follow.
You will take one AI and one data science module in trimester 1, together with the programming module.
In trimester 2, further AI and data science modules will allow you to develop your skills and knowledge and prepare for your dissertation by exploring case studies and developing a research proposal.
The dissertation project will be based either with one of our industry partners, solving real-world data science or artificial intelligence problems, or in a disciplinary area relevant to your background and/or career goals.
The University is working with a range of regional partners, including Humber Outreach Partnership; Spencer Group; J.R Rix & Sons; KCOM; The Deep; Lampada Digital Solutions; Optalysys and C4DI to offer internships with real-world business projects.
Delivery of the core content will take place online. Face-to-face sessions will focus on problem-solving, group work and the application of core knowledge, and allow the use of the University's computer science facilities.
On-campus teaching will be blocked into a limited number of days per week (in 2020, this was every Friday), and fixed throughout the course. You will be encouraged to bring your professional and learning experiences to your degree, and to work with students of differing experiences to maximise the benefits of the programme.
There will be online support to help with the transition to postgraduate study, incorporating topics such as returning to study, expectations, the language of postgraduate study, and time management.
Learning, teaching and assessment will be characterised by diverse assessment types and an avoidance of recall-based timed examinations. You will be allocated a tutor to support your academic development.
All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.
Programming for AI and Data Science
The module content is designed to ensure that you are equipped with the fundamental programming skills in Python to allow you to successfully undertake the remainder of the programme.
Techniques that will be taught include:
Contact University of Hull to find course entry requirements.
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