Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning MSc

Course Highlights

• Birmingham is ranked 68th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, maintaining our position in the top 100 universities globally and placing us in the top 10 amongst UK universities.
• A leading UK university in Dubai for postgraduate students in computer science.
• Benefit from our careers service and global community.
• Graduate with the same University of Birmingham degree as our UK-based students
• Benefit from research-led teaching in AI and Machine Learning
• Join our global community of AI and Machine Learning scientists

What You'll Study

Teaching is delivered by research-active AI experts. You'll undertake a 60-credit AI and Machine Learning project (with interdisciplinary or industry-based project options), demonstrating professional competence and application of learned material, Learn about cutting-edge developments in your chosen areas of interest, with lectures delivered by world-leaders in their fields Receive tailored guidance and feedback in tutorials, enabling you to tackle specific challenges and enhance comprehension of the material Develop a spectrum of skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, time management, and communication through project work Participate in practical assignments that provide hands-on, real-world experience, allowing you to put theory into practice We offer a combination of evening and weekend classes which are designed to accommodate working professionals and those who choose to study full-time. Our draft timetable for full-time students is designed to deliver teaching on one or two evenings from 18:00-21:00 and on Saturday from 09:00-17:00 (day varies per module). Each module is block taught over 11 weeks in Semester 1 and 12 weeks in Semester 2. Part-time students will study during these hours as per the number of modules they choose to study. Example timetable (pdf 228 KB) Lecture Tutorial Projects Practical assignments

Entry Requirements

Careers

You can expect to enter a variety of roles such as Machine Learning Engineer, AI Developer, Research Scientist, Technology Consultant, Computer Vision Engineer and Data Scientist. You may also decide to pursue a career in academia, engaging in teaching, research, or technology development. Given the growing demand for AI and Machine Learning expertise, your career prospects are strong, with excellent opportunities to secure employment in this dynamic field. Benefit from the prestige of a degree from a leading World Class University, making you attractive to companies in the engineering, finance, consultancy and commerce sectors worldwide. You could go on to work for global companies such as Google, Microsoft, Apple, IBM, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Sony or Samsung. Dubai is an exciting global city with a rapidly developing economy, actively embracing digitisation and artificial intelligence for various sectors. With your Data Science degree, you can work for companies such as RTA, Deloitte, Dubai Airports, Noon and DEWA. In a competitive global market, you need to be ready for work before you graduate. At the University of Birmingham Dubai, our careers services will help you plan and achieve your ambitions. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network Dubai information, advice, and guidance service offers support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

This programme is accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

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