Artificial Intelligence Loughborough University

Overview

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the world and the advances being made in this fast-paced field of computer science creates a demand for forward-thinking and highly-skilled individuals possessing the skills and knowledge with which our MSc programme is designed to equip you. Drawing on the Department’s research strength, our MSc Artificial Intelligence will appeal to students seeking to build on a first degree in Computer Science by specialising in the quickly evolving fields of AI, data mining and machine learning – areas that are already having a profound impact in everything from business and finance to health and the environment.Modules, reflecting the expertise of our academic staff, will enable you to develop your professional skills and specialise in such areas as image processing, artificial intelligence, robotics and data science. 

Key facts

Our strong links with industry and academic excellence put us at the forefront of technological development. Our research not only informs the curriculum, but also provides opportunities to work on collaborative projects with industry partners.As a student of the Department of Computer Science, you will enjoy 24-hour access to computer labs, supported by a team of systems specialists. Based in the Haslegrave Building, your studies will benefit from specialist labs for hardware and robotics work and the latest state-of-the-art equipment.

Who should study this programme?

Our  Artificial Intelligence programme from  Loughborough University   is for students who want to build on a first degree in Computer Science or a related discipline with specialised modules in AI technologies and their applications. It will make ideal training for students seeking to develop the knowledge and skills to become a specialist in this growing and highly competitive field, opening up careers within the wide range of industries that recognise the transformative potential of AI.

Careers

With module content influenced by industry, and specialist equipment supporting experiential learning, our master's in Artificial Intelligence is designed to support future careers in both industry and academia. AI is a rapidly growing area with many applications across wide-ranging organisations in all sectors and, as such, opportunities exist for talented individuals with specialised knowledge in AI.

This is a new programme so no graduate data is available as of yet. However, graduates of our postgraduate programmes have gone on to enjoy careers within a diverse range of organisations in a wide variety of roles, such as software development, network security, and systems engineering.

Recent graduate destinations have included:

• Google
• Credit Suisse
• Ocado
• Rolls-Royce
• Winton Capital
• AVG Technologies