MSc/Dip in Artificial Intelligence
Research in AI at Edinburgh spans knowledge representation and
reasoning, the study of brain processes and artifical learning systems,
computer vision, mobile and assembly robotics, music perception and
visualization. AI research is interdisciplinary by nature and draws on
disciplines such as neuroscience, cognitive science, linguistics,
computer science, mathematics and statistics, psychology.
'I enjoyed this course enormously and was introduced to many exciting areas of research'. More...
Why Study AI in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is the oldest
and one of the best AI research centres in the world. The MSc in AI was
first offered in 1983 and is one of the University's most popular
degree programmes. The strengths of the degree are its flexible
structure and interdisciplinary approach. Over the years, Edinburgh has
attracted the best specialists in AI, which means our students are
taught by the best researchers in the field.
Programme Content and Structure
The course spans a full 12-month period from September to August the following year and consists of two parts: taught and research. During the taught part of the course, September to April, you will attend lectures, tutorials and group practicals and acquire the theoretical foundation to enable you to engage in independent research.
Between May and August, you will get the opportunity to make a practical application of your knowledge by undertaking a major individual research project on which you will write a dissertation. The project is normally isupervised by a member of academic staff as one of his/her research interests, with assistance from his/her research team. To give you an idea of the kinds of projects our students undertake, please see our recent MSc Thesis List.
MSc courses in AI in Edinburgh are grouped in four major areas of specialisation:
Flexibility is a key aspect of our degree as it allows you to choose
courses that interest you, in addition to courses which are prescribed.
Your Director of Studies will help you select courses and guide your
research.
You might also be interested in some of our other
Masters degrees in Informatics, Cognitive Science and Computer Science.
Entry Requirements
You should have a first or upper second class honours degree or its equivalent, and in an area of Informatics, such as Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Science or Computer Science. You should also have experience in computer programming.
Applicants with degrees in these disciplines will also be considered: Education, Electrical Engineering, Psychology, Mathematics, Philosophy, and Physics.
Course Costs
Costs include a tuition fee, research costs fee and living expenses.
| Fee type |
Home/EU |
Overseas |
| Tuition Fee |
£4,600 |
£14,000 |
| Additional Programme Costs |
£200 for Diploma
£600 for MSc |
Fees are subject to annual revision. For the latest information on fees, please visit Registry Office web site.
Living expenses are estimated at around £190 per week. More ...
Scholarships and Financial Aid
The UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Council (EPSRC) offers sponsorship to students from the UK/EU via the Collaborative Training Accounts (CTAs) scheme, which links postgraduate training with the workplace. CTAs are available to those UK/EU students whose primary specialism is Bioinformatics, Computational Systems Biology, Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, Learning from Data, and Natural Language and Language Engineering. These studentships cover tuition fee, research costs and subsistence for UK students, and tuition fee and research costs for EU students. Please indicate when you apply that you wish to be considered for one of these studentships.
A variety of funding schemes are available for overseas students. For example, the Scottish Executive is currently offering 22 scholarships to overseas students intending to study in the UK. Scholarships are available, it is just a matter of finding them. Our Financial Aid page will provide you with useful pointers.
Careers
Almost a third of the UK's IT industry and research activity in Informatics is concentrated in the area around Edinburgh. In addition, Scotland is actively encouraging talented graduates to settle and work within its borders. Our reputation means that our graduates are well regarded by potential employers, both at home and abroad. Our students make direct vocational use of their degree and are employed as researchers, software developers and engineers, in academia and in industry. See our
careers page for possible career routes and alumni destinations.
