About Applied Artificial Intelligence Msc in Aston University, Birmingham
If you want to build a career in the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) but don’t have a computer science background, this conversion course could be for you.
Artificial Intelligence is at the cutting edge of technology and its potential applications are almost limitless. From developing robots that help people in their own homes to using AI in modelling and managing serious health conditions, it is changing the way we live.
There is no doubt that this rapidly growing area of computer science will be at the centre of technological advances in the future.
As you won’t have a computer science background, this conversion course is designed to get you up to speed quickly, covering the foundations of computer science as well as the specialist knowledge needed for a career in AI.
Our Artificial Intelligence masters is taught by a team of active researchers, so you’ll benefit from their ongoing work and be taught the latest techniques on this interactive course.
This course was developed with support from the Institute of Coding to help break down barriers to digital learning and employment.
The course begins with an intensive programming bootcamp to get you up to speed quickly. This bootcamp, which is delivereed over the first four weeks of the first teaching period, is taught full-time from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.
During your MSc course, we'll teach you the specialist, technical information you need, and you'll develop your ability to create ethical, well-justified and appropriate AI solutions to real-life challenges.
With an emphasis on practical experience, you’ll have the opportunity to design and plan, implement, test, evaluate and document your solutions, preparing you for future challenges as you develop your career.
You’ll work on your own and as part of a team on projects and presentations. The different projects will enable you to develop your communication and team working skills alongside your technical expertise, which is important as you enter the workplace.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 93
- PTE : 60
Aston University, Birmingham Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Year of Establishment |
1895 |
| Location |
Birmingham |
| Sq. feet/acres of the campus |
60 acre |
| World Rank |
485 |
| Retention Rate |
83.4% |
| Total Students |
11,334 |
| International Students |
1,719 |
| Student Staff Ratio |
19.7 |
| Campus Accomodation |
Available |
| Financial Aid |
Available |
| Website |
https://www.aston.ac.uk/ |
Aston University Cost of Attendance
At Aston University, postgraduate degrees cost between 17,050 and 25,850 GBP in tuition. The cost of UG programmes, however, varies depending on the Aston University school. The following table shows the expected tuition costs for undergrad programmes:
| School |
Tuition Fees(in GBP) |
| Aston Business School |
15,950 |
| Aston Medical School |
42,750 |
| Languages and Social Sciences |
15,950 – 17,350 |
| Engineering and Physical Science program |
16,350 – 19,800 |
| Life and Health Sciences program |
15,950 – 19,300 |
