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PhD of Artificial Intelligence

University of Essex

  • Colchester, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

A 1.33333-year course-based master programme in Artificial Intelligence at Memorial University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Artificial Intelligence can develop the ability to analyse computing problems
  • Apply programming and data practices
  • Test technical solutions and explain the ethical use of digital systems
  • And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Applied AI roles in autonomous vehicles
  • Automated decision-making
  • Precision agriculture and personalised medicine

Curriculum

  • Four terms with core courses on AI foundations and key areas
  • Plus electives such as robotics
  • Machine learning and image processing. Entry needs a computer science or related four-year degree at about 75% and courses in linear algebra
  • Vector calculus
  • Statistics and programming.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • UK entry: You will need a good Masters degree
  • or equivalent
  • In a related subject. A well-developed research proposal is also essential
  • You must be experienced in at least one high-level programming language (such as Matlab
  • Java or Python).
  • International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Good master's degree (or UK 2:1/2:2 honours for some departments) in a related subject, Research proposal (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) or department pro forma (Science and Health), CV, References.

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Proposal.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Research proposal needs and deadlines. Apply online through the postgraduate application system. Upload transcripts
  3. English language evidence
  4. Research proposal or department pro forma
  5. CV and references as the course asks. Attend an interview if the department requires one. Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee deposit (or show recognised sponsor funding) to receive your CAS. Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£21,675 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£32,502 GBP

Program details

CampusColchester Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Science and Health
DepartmentSchool of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.