Master of Science Artificial Intelligence

The MSc in Artificial Intelligence from Teesside University is a postgraduate programme designed to provide students with advanced theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in AI, machine learning, and data analytics. The course integrates foundational principles with specialist modules in intelligent decision support, statistical methods, and ethical applications of AI. Learners gain hands‑on experience in designing intelligent systems, applying computational methods to large datasets, and conducting rigorous research. With strong links to active research groups, the programme prepares graduates for careers across diverse industries such as healthcare, finance, and technology, as well as progression to doctoral study.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the programme, graduates will be able to:

• Apply AI applications – Demonstrate expertise in AI and DS applications such as chatbots, medical diagnosis, biometric recognition, fraud detection, and autonomous systems, while critically assessing risks and opportunities.
• Design decision support systems – Develop computerised methods for supporting complex decisions in technology, health, and business contexts.
• Employ statistical methods – Apply correlation, regression, and data normalisation techniques to analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative datasets.
• Utilise machine learning – Build predictive models and apply computational techniques, including neural networks and adaptive systems, to solve real‑world problems.
• Conduct research in computing – Critically evaluate academic literature, apply research strategies, and uphold ethical standards in computing research.
• Apply AI foundations – Use computational methods to extract knowledge from large datasets, addressing challenges of volume, velocity, and variety in modern data analytics.
• Deliver independent projects – Undertake a substantial master’s project, producing impactful deliverables such as software, prototypes, datasets, or research findings, with critical evaluation and industry relevance.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly important in developments in all parts of business and society. The course gives you specialist skills in artificial intelligence, opening the door to a range of careers. You will develop strong theoretical and technical knowledge and skills including a thorough grounding in data analytics and specialist skills in artificial intelligence, which will provide the directly transferable skills for a career in the field of AI.

You will explore state-of-the-art technologies, concepts and theories, supported by a thriving active research community. You will develop specialist knowledge and experience in the development of intelligent systems. Topics studied will include machine learning, AI Programming, research and statistical methods and data analytics. The distinctive nature of the award is the close integration with our AI and Machine Learning research groups and a highly supportive environment, particularly for international students. The course also provides you with directly transferable skills for a career in a range of industries from the finance sector to healthcare to auto-motives, as well as progression opportunities to PhD research.