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MSc Artificial Intelligence

The course

Delivery type
Weekdays (full-time) / Weekends (part-time)
Duration
1 year (full-time) / 2 years (part-time)
Intake date
September, January* (* part-time only)
Location
Dubai
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Overview

Our MSc in artificial intelligence gives you the understanding and skills to develop intelligent software applications, such as those involving evolutionary computation and learning.

You 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.

Accreditation

CITP
Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.  

CEng
Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.

Euro-Inf
This programme is Euro-Inf accredited. The accreditation is proof that our programme is of high quality and meets high international academic and professional standards. The Euro-Inf accreditation is recognised by employers and has Europe-wide international recognition.

The Dubai Campus is accredited by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and fully licensed to teach its degrees in Dubai. All graduates receive a British degree that is accredited by Royal Charter in the UK.

Transcript

Artificial Intelligence refers to the ability of a computer or machine to replicate tasks that typically require human intelligence. It is behind today’s stunning advancements like chatbots, digital assistant, robots, even self-driving cars.

Now we are witnessing a wide deployment of AI technologies, in all types of enterprises, products, and services.

Organizations have used AI to improve customer experience, increase operational efficiency and grow their revenue.

And that is why jobs in AI have jumped reportedly to 75% over the past four years and are still expected to grow. 

With UAE aiming to be among the world leader in AI by 2031 and expand the use of AI across sectors like education, energy, transportation and space, career opportunities in AI are also growing at a rapid pace in the UAE & the Gulf region.

Employers look for AI professionals who can:

Understand what the different AI technologies provide including their limitations and their ethical implications.

and who can identify specific business opportunities that need improvement and can select the appropriate AI tools required for deployment.

Course content

Full-time students take four courses each semester and ordinarily must take all core courses.

Core courses

  • Biologically Inspired Computation
  • Data Mining and Machine Learning
  • Research Methods and Project Planning
  • Master's project and dissertation

Optional courses

  • 3D Graphics and Animation
  • Advanced Interaction Design
  • Advanced Software Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents
  • Computer Games Programming
  • Software Engineering Foundations
  • Big Data Management
  • Intelligent Robotics
  • Applied Text Analytics
  • Applied Development and Operations (DevOps)

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 15,000 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

For MSc entry, a good relevant Honours degree (first or second class) with a substantial academic component of computing or IT that includes study of databases and programming will be considered. Applicants with an engineering or mathematics background may also be considered.

To find out more about the specific entry requirements for your country, please refer to our International Entry Requirements.

If you hold a degree from a different background and believe you may qualify for this programme or to find out more about the entry requirements for this programme, please send an email to dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk 

English language requirements

Where English was not the medium of instruction at secondary school, applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 (with all elements passed at 6.0 or above). Applicants who have completed secondary and tertiary education will need to provide documentary evidence. A minimum of one year full-time study in English will be required.

Fees and funding

  • AED 99349*

* All tuition fees inclusive of VAT

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