Artificial Intelligence MSc

Master the skills shaping the future and fast track your career with a transformative education in the principles and practice of artificial intelligence.

This programme has been refreshed in response to the continual pace of change and innovation in AI.

Designed and delivered by computer scientists, this innovative and contemporary online Masters in Artificial Intelligence is tailored for professionals who recognise AI’s growing impact on every sector. You’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills to influence organisational strategy, drive efficiencies and shape future business processes.

Focusing purely on AI, the programme covers an extensive range of AI and Machine Learning tools and techniques. You’ll apply your learning directly to real-world projects, equipping you to excel in your chosen sector and adapt to the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Specialist modules including Machine Learning, Neural Networks & Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning and Modern Learning Paradigms, Deep Learning for Natural Language Processing as well as Deep Learning for Computer Vision have been developed in response to industry demand, and the pace of AI change ensuring you gain high-value, in-demand skills.

With businesses increasingly needing to understand and leverage AI, our modern technology-driven curriculum prepares you to apply advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to design, implement, and evaluate intelligent systems that address complex and uncertain real-world challenges and confidently advise on the adoption of emerging technologies.

If you see the transformative potential of AI in your industry, this online Masters in Artificial Intelligence will equip you with the advanced knowledge and practical skills to accelerate your career.

It is ideal if you want to:

* Reskill for a career as an AI developer.

* Upskill to design, implement and manage AI solutions in your organisation.

* Develop your academic understanding of AI through advanced postgraduate study.

With a curriculum covering machine learning, deep learning, the ethics of AI and neural networks, you’ll graduate ready to make informed, strategic decisions that shape the future of your sector.

Why study at Leeds

Academic and research excellence

* Ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and top 12 in the UK (QS World University Rankings, 2027).

* At the School of Computer Science, 99% of the submitted computing research was rated "world-leading" or "internationally excellent" (REF 2021).

Exclusive Partnerships

* Alan Turing Institute – We are one of a select group of UK institutions partnering with the national institute for data science and AI, tackling real-world scientific and societal challenges at the forefront of innovation.

* Leeds Institute for Data Analytics (LIDA) – A hub connecting world-class research with business, government, and third-sector partners to address health, social, and environmental challenges using data-driven insights.