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MSc Data Science with Artificial Intelligence (AI)

This industry-focused course will develop your expertise in AI, data science, analytics, and business intelligence. Through hands-on experience, you'll build skills in statistics, big data, ethics, and visualisation and be prepared for careers in data-driven and AI-focused industries.

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Key course information

Course codeCID1608
Duration1 year
Fee(s)View fees
LocationOn campus

Course summary

We've designed this course to meet the current needs of employers. You'll study topics including:

  • Applied statistics
  • Big data technologies and ethics
  • Applied artificial intelligence
  • Business intelligence and data visualisation.

You'll gain practical experience throughout the course, working with industry‑standard tools and technologies. This hands‑on approach will give you the confidence to be productive and effective when you go out into the workplace.

You'll also hear from external experts, whose experience will enrich your learning. They'll share their knowledge through guest lectures, master classes, seminars, and careers sessions.

By the end of the course, you'll:

  • Have advanced expertise in AI, enabling you to design, evaluate, and apply intelligent models to real‑world problems
  • Develop strong analytical and statistical skills. These will enable you to interpret complex datasets and support evidence‑based decision‑making
  • Gain in‑depth understanding of modern data technologies and ethical considerations, preparing you to work responsibly with large‑scale data
  • Be able to design data visualisation and business intelligence solutions that present insights effectively
  • Be prepared to contribute to data‑driven projects and research in a meaningful way
  • Be able to apply advanced technical, problem‑solving and collaborative skills in professional environments.

On completion of this course, you'll be able to progress in some of the most attractive fields and industries. You could advance your career in a wide range of roles, including:

  • Roles in data science, artificial intelligence, and analytics: For example, data scientist, AI specialist, machine learning engineer, or data analyst
  • Positions across data‑driven industries: For example, data engineer, business intelligence developer, or insight analyst.
  • Careers in emerging AI and data‑intensive fields: For example, from AI consultancy to big‑data engineering and predictive modelling.
Why Sunderland for Computer Science

What you'll study

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Postgraduate module credits should total 180. If optional modules are available alongside core modules on your course, you should choose an amount that totals 180 credits. Exceptions include Applied routes, where the placement module (60 credits) would take the total credits to 240.

How you'll learn

We use a wide variety of teaching and learning methods. These include:

  • Lectures
  • Workshops
  • Practical lab sessions
  • Online group discussion.

Assessment is 100% coursework-based with no exams. Methods include:

  • Written reports
  • Technical reports
  • Reflective logs
  • Artefact development
  • Case studies
  • The master's project.

Entry requirements

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Current students

Current undergraduate students of the University of Sunderland, please use this apply link.

Disclaimer

We want to make sure you have clear and accurate information about our courses. Our website always shows the latest updates. If you’ve applied and you're offered a place, we’ll contact you in writing if anything important changes.

For more information, view our programme specifications. These include course content, learning outcomes, and the skills you'll gain.