About Msc Artificial Intelligence in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

Our MSc in Artificial Intelligence aims to impart the understanding and skills to develop intelligent software applications, such as those involving evolutionary computation and learning.

Students will develop skills in specialist areas with clear applications in industry, including data mining, pattern recognition and machine learning. The MSc project in some cases can be carried out in collaboration with an outside industrial or academic organisation.

Course content

Full-time students take 4 courses each semester and must normally take all core courses.

Core courses

• Biologically Inspired Computation
• Data Mining and Machine Learning
• Research Methods and Project Planning
• Masters project and dissertation

Optional courses

• 3D Graphics and Animation
• Advanced Interaction Design
• Advanced Software Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents
• Big Data Management
• Computer Games Programming
• Conversational Agents and Spoken Language Processing
• Intelligent Robotics
• Software Engineering Foundations

After semester 2, students continue full-time on the MSc project.

Project

In the third semester (May-August) students undertake a specialist MSc project which is written up as a 15000 word dissertation. This project enables further development and consolidation of skills introduced in the taught courses, applying them to a challenging practical problem in this subject area.

Entry requirements

Admission requires a good honours degree that includes a substantial component of computing or IT. Candidates holding less than a good honours degree, or its equivalent, but with compensating qualifications or experience may be admitted to the Postgraduate Diploma programme. Transfer to the MSc will be possible later on if exam and course work are at MSc level.

English language requirements

Important: If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, we’ll need to see evidence of your English language ability.

The minimum requirement for English language is IELTS 6.5 (with no component under 5.5), we also accept TOEFL (scores of 90 and higher).

We also offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement prior to starting your master’s programme:

• 14 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5 with no more than one skill at 4.5);
• 10 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5 with minimum of 5.0 in all skills);
• 6 weeks English (for IELTS 5.5 with no skill lower than 5.5)

Academic qualification equivalents

• A bachelor degree with related subject

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS :6.5 
• TOEFL IBT: 90
• PTE: 58-64

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Heriot-Watt University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

International students applying through UCAS can find their exact tuition expenses by submitting the Fee Status Enquiry form. The cost of living will be determined by the course opted as well as the applicant's nationality. Edinburgh has a comparatively lower cost than other UK cities. Estimate cost of living on and off-campus for UK Campuses is tabulated below: 

Living in a rented flat may vary according to the type of accommodation and facilities being availed. The estimated monthly cost including food and travel is £923.