Artificial Intelligence

The University of Edinburgh

Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Computer science

Artificial Intelligence MSc is a postgraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 1 year.

About this course

This MSc is taught at the UK's longest-established academic centre studying artificial intelligence, which remains one of the best in the world.

Many of your courses are taught by internationally-known researchers spanning a wide range of areas in artificial intelligence that draw on research in related fields such as:

* neuroscience

* cognitive science

* linguistics

* mathematics

We aim to give you the fundamental knowledge and practical skills needed to design, build, and apply AI systems in your chosen area of specialisation.

Reputation

The University of Edinburgh consistently ranks top 30 globally for Computer Science.

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 ranked our School 1st in the UK for research power in Computer Science and Informatics. This means you will learn from experts at the forefront of their fields, undertaking cutting-edge research in a wide range of areas.

Environment

You will be part of a large, vibrant department with around 1,750 students across undergraduate, master’s and research programmes and 150 academic staff.

You will study in the heart of Edinburgh city centre, regularly voted as one of the most desirable places to live in the world, and one of the UK’s fastest-growing tech hubs.

Study Options

This course is available in 3 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Edinburgh

Part-time

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Edinburgh

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: Edinburgh

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Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Computer science