Data Science and Artificial

Intelligence with a Year in Industry

MSc
Programme duration: Full-time: 24 months Programme start: September 2022
Entry requirements: You will need a high 2:1 Bachelors Degree with Honours (or above), and
be expected to have the majority of module marks in this range, in a subject other than
Computer Science (or subject closely related to Computer Science).

Scholarships available

The MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is a conversion master's, designed for
students who have a first degree in a subject other than Computer Science (or a
subject closely related to Computer Science), who wish to develop their knowledge and
skills to start a career in the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Industry. The
course has been developed in close collaboration with a number of commercial
partners including IBM to meet the skills gaps in this growing employment area.

The two-year MSc programme shares the same taught modules with its one-year
equivalent. However, unlike the one-year MSc which includes an MSc project over the
summer, the two-year programme includes an industrial project and placement in year
two (either in the UK or overseas). The placement is typically 30 weeks from
September to June.

This opportunity to work in industry will help you strengthen your career options by:

• Undertaking the project work in an industrial setting

• Applying theory learnt in the classroom to real-world practice
• Developing communications and interpersonal skills Building networks and
knowledge which will be invaluable throughout your career.

During the placement year you will spend time working in a relevant company suitable
for the MSc. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical engineering experience
which will boost your CV, build networks and develop confidence in a working

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 environment. Many placement students continue their relationship with the placement
provider by undertaking relevant projects and may ultimately return to work for the
company when they graduate.

The University of Liverpool has a dedicated team to help students find a suitable
placement. Preparation for the placement is provided by the University’s Careers and
Employability Service (CES) who assist students in finding a placement, help students
produce a professional CV and prepare students for placement interviews.

The University has very good links with industry and several companies work with us to
offer our MSc students competitive placements. Although industry placements are not
guaranteed, the University offers you opportunities and support throughout the process
to ensure that the chance to find a placement is high.

If you are unable to secure a suitable placement by the end of April during year one,
you will be transferred onto the one-year MSc to undertake the MSc project over the
summer and graduate after one year.

The University has secured funding from the UK Office for Students, to offer
several scholarships of £10,000 each, for students studying this programme.
Find out more

Find out more

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 Compulsory modules

• Research Methods in Computer Science (COMP516)

• Programming Fundamentals (COMP517)

• Maths and Statistics for Ai and Data Science (COMP533)

• Data Mining and VIsualisation (COMP527)

• Applied Artificial Intelligence (COMP534)

• MSc Placement Experience (COMP598)

• MSc Industrial Project (COMP599)

Optional modules

• Database and Information Systems (COMP518)

• Web Programming (COMP519)

• Artificial Intelligence and Communication B (COMM718)

• MSc Group Project (COMP530)

• Machine Learning and Bioinspired Optimisation (COMP532)

• Computational Intelligence (COMP575)

The MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is for those who are are seeking
alternative career opportunities, within the context of the Data Science and Artificial
Intelligence industry. The course is suitable for those who have done a first degree in a
subject not related to Computer Science.

You will need a high 2:1 Bachelors Degree with Honours (or above), and be expected
to have the majority of module marks in this range, in a subject other than Computer
Science (or subject closely related to Computer Science). This includes students with
first degrees from near-STEM, far- STEM and even non-STEM subjects. Students from
under-represented-groups within the computer science industry are particularly
welcome.

Applying
You should apply for a postgraduate taught programme online.

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 When you have completed the application form you should either submit it online or
email it together with hard copies or scans of the following supporting documentation,
unless stated otherwise above:

• School or college transcripts/certificates

• University transcripts and certified translations if applicable
• Degree certificates
• Evidence of English Language proficiency (EU and international applicants only)
• Personal statement
• Two references (on letter headed paper, signed and dated)

NB: We would advise that photocopies and scanned documents are acceptable at
application stage. However, originals will be required should your application be
successful

If you are unable to apply online, you can apply by downloading a copy of the
relevant Postgraduate Application Form and returning it to us by email via one of the
following email addresses;

UK applications: pguk@liverpool.ac.uk

International and EU applications: pgosi@liverpool.ac.uk

Acknowledgement of your application

The Postgraduate Admissions Team will acknowledge receipt of your application and
will pass it to the Programme Director and/or appropriate academic department(s) for
consideration.

Students with disabilities

We welcome applications from students with disabilities and consider them on the
same academic grounds as those of other students. If you have a disability, medical
condition and/or support needs it is important that you inform the University so that you
receive appropriate support. To discuss your situation or to obtain a copy of the
University’s booklet, “A guide to support and services for students with disabilities,”
please contact a member of the Disability Advice and Guidance Team on T:+44 (0)151
794 4714 / 6676 or at disteam@liverpool.ac.uk.

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 Admissions policy
Full details of the admissions procedures for taught programmes may be found in the
University's Postgraduate Taught Admissions Policy, which is available on our
Postgraduate Taught Policy page.

International students
Please note, it is a mandatory requirement for some postgraduate applicants, who need
Entry Clearance to study in the UK, to have an Academic Technology Approval
Scheme (ATAS) certificate. It is your responsibility to check if this scheme applies to
you. See our ATAS page for more information.

Representatives overseas
In some countries the University works with local representatives who can provide more
information and help you with the application process. For further details, please visit
our International pages.

International qualifications
International Qualifications Applications from international students are welcome.
International qualifications will be evaluated in line with the National Recognition
Information Centre (NARIC) guidelines.

English language qualifications

All applicants must have reached a minimum required standard of English language,
and are required to provide evidence of this. Qualifications accepted by the University
include: GCSE English; GCE O level English; AS Level English; A Level English
Language; IELTS; TOEFL; Cambridge Proficiency etc. Please
see www.liverpool.ac.uk/international/countries/ for a full list.

If you meet the academic requirements of the course but do not have the required level
of English Language, it is possible for you to come and study at the University on one
of our Pre-sessional EAP programmes. Please see the English Language Centre
website for further information about these programmes; www.liverpool.ac.uk/
english-language-centre/pre-sessional-english-courses/.

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 Please be advised that TOEFL is no longer classified by UK Visas and Immigration as
a Secure English Language Test (SELT). However, at the current time the university is
continuing to accept TOEFL, at the required level, for entry on to Undergraduate and
Postgraduate academic programmes.

IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component)

International Baccalaureate Standard Level 5

Hong Kong use of English AS level C

INDIA Standard XII 70% or above from Central and Metro State Boards

WAEC C4-6

Fees cover the cost of your tuition, registration, examinations (but not re-sits) and
graduation.

Tuition fees (Home)

The University's tuition fees are normally fixed at yearly intervals and follow
Government guidelines on minimum levels. The normal tuition fee for Home (UK)
postgraduate taught students per year (for the academic year 2022/23, unless
otherwise specified) are stated below. Please note that part-time fees are charged at
50% of the full-time fee shown below per year (unless otherwise specified).

In addition to your tuition fees, you may incur other costs in relation to your studies
such as photocopying in the library, buying textbooks and specialist equipment or going
on field classes. See our study costs page for full details.

Fee for this course Year 1: £11,450, Year 2: £2,300

International students
International students are required to pay the full costs of their tuition in the UK with
each university setting its own international fees.

The University of Liverpool's fees represent excellent value for money for a Russell
Group University. The normal tuition fee for full-time international postgraduate taught
students per year (for the academic year 2022/23, unless otherwise specified) will be
as follows:

International fee for this course Year 1; £25,050, Year 2: £5,050

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 Scholarships

The University has secured funding from the UK Office for Students, to offer several
scholarships of £10,000 each, for students studying this programme. Find out more

Find out more

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