Make technology more human
Artificial Intelligence
MSc / Postgraduate Certificate
Become the AI expert tomorrow needs with a qualification from one of the UK’s leading universities.
Delivered 100% online, our Artificial Intelligence course offers you the most up-to-date artificial intelligence knowledge that speaks directly to the skills that employers are actively seeking within the AI development sector. With our premium online course, you’ll join a global network of professionals interacting in virtual social spaces and live sessions with our expert academics.
Type of online courses
MSc or Postgraduate Certificate
Start dates
Six start dates a year: Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov
Length
Two to four-years (MSc)
Eight to 16 months (Postgraduate Certificate)
Cost per module
2023/24 academic year of entry (1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024): £1,450 (+ £1,950 research module fee, MSc)
Entry requirements
First or 2.1 (hons) bachelor degree in any mathematical or highly numerate discipline where relevant subject areas have been studied. Full entry requirements
Make technology more human
Artificial Intelligence
MSc / Postgraduate Certificate
Become the AI expert tomorrow needs with a qualification from one of the UK’s leading universities.
Delivered 100% online, our Artificial Intelligence course offers you the most up-to-date artificial intelligence knowledge that speaks directly to the skills that employers are actively seeking within the AI development sector. With our premium online course, you’ll join a global network of professionals interacting in virtual social spaces and live sessions with our expert academics.
Type of online courses
MSc or Postgraduate Certificate
Start dates
Six start dates a year: Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov
Length
Two to four-years (MSc)
Eight to 16 months (Postgraduate Certificate)
Cost per module
£1,425
(+ £1,925 research module fee, MSc)
Entry requirements
First or 2.1 (hons) bachelor degree in any mathematical or highly numerate discipline where relevant subject areas have been studied. Full entry requirements

Why choose Leeds?
At the School of Computing, part of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, 99% of the submitted computing research activity is rated as either “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”, with 63% rated as “world-leading” (REF 2021).
Our specialist Centre for Doctoral Training in Artificial Intelligence for Medical Diagnosis and Care focuses on the innovative technologies in the field of Artificial Intelligence. It gives us strong research capability in this fast-paced discipline of AI.
The Artificial Intelligence course is designed and delivered completely online by computer scientists specifically for professionals who recognise the importance of AI to their sector. The content blends industry knowledge into an academic curriculum, speaking to skills that employers are actively seeking. This enables you to develop your AI skills across a variety of industries and gives you a tailored online learning experience equivalent to on-campus courses.

Why study AI?
Our cutting-edge course allows you to specialise your intelligence, regardless of your sector. This Masters in Artificial Intelligence is one of few courses that is purely AI-focused, covering an extensive range of AI, Robotics and Machine Learning tools and techniques.
Delivering an academic experience equivalent to that of an on-campus student, it is taught by computer scientists for professionals who recognise the importance of AI to their sector. This course is perfect for you if you are:
- Looking to reskill to enter the AI Developer Profession.
- Looking upskill to develop, manage and plan AI solutions within your current organisation.
- Seeking a route to higher level study to develop academic prowess further within this field.

Why choose Leeds?
We are one of the top 100 universities in the world and ranked in the top 15 in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2023) with a global reputation for excellence in research and teaching.
A highly ranked faculty
Our School of Computing is ranked in the top 15 for Computer Science in the UK (Times Higher Education University Rankings by Subject 2022)
Our specialist Centre for Doctoral Training in Artificial Intelligence for Medical Diagnosis and Care focuses on the innovative technologies in the field of Artificial Intelligence. It gives us strong research capability in this fast-paced discipline of AI.
At the School of Computing, part of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, 99% of the submitted computing research activity is rated as either “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”, with 63% rated as “world-leading” (REF 2021).

Why study AI?
Our cutting-edge course allows you to specialise your intelligence, regardless of your sector. This Masters in Artificial Intelligence is one of few courses that is purely AI-focused, covering an extensive range of AI, Robotics and Machine Learning tools and techniques.
Delivering an academic experience equivalent to that of an on-campus student, it is taught by computer scientists for professionals who recognise the importance of AI to their sector. This course is perfect for you if you are:
- Looking to reskill to enter the AI Developer
- Looking upskill to develop, manage and plan AI solutions within your current organisation
- Seeking a route to higher level study to develop academic prowess further within this field.
Meet your faculty
“Our online Artificial Intelligence course will equip you with extensive exposure to all aspects of AI, including machine learning, deep learning, and reinforcement learning. We focus on Python as the primary development language for AI which will support you with libraries such as Sklearn, Pytorch, TensorFlow, Keras, Pandas, Numpy and many more. The course is well-rounded, and its objectives and learning outcomes are aligned with in-demand industry skills to help you become a master of AI.”
Dr Abdulrahman Altahhan, Programme Lead in Artificial Intelligence

Make an enquiry
You can choose from two options
We offer a Masters and a Postgraduate Certificate course in Artificial Intelligence. Our Masters provides in-depth knowledge on AI applicable to a variety of sectors. The Postgraduate Certificate is a gateway to the full Masters. Both awards are taught at the same academic level, and cover the same core modules: Programming for Data Science, Data Science**, and Algorithms**.
Masters
- Two to four-year course
- Nine taught modules, one research project
- Six start dates a year: Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov
- Fees:
2023/24 academic year of entry (1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024): £1,450 per module + £1,950 research module fee (you will have the option to pay your fees on a module per module basis)* - Apply with a First or 2.1 (hons) bachelor degree in any mathematical or highly numerate discipline where relevant subject areas have been studied. Full entry requirements
- Unique and industry-relevant modules including: Algorithms, Robotics, and Machine Learning.
- Ideal for developing AI solutions to the real world in your current role to address a work-related challenge.
*If your fees are being paid directly to the University by your employer or sponsor you will not be able to pay on a module-by-module basis.
Postgraduate Certificate
- Eight to 16 months
- Four taught modules; no requirement to complete a research project
- Six start dates a year: Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov
- Fees:
2023/24 academic year of entry (1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024): £1,450 per module (you will have the option to pay your fees on a module per module basis)* - Apply with a First or 2.1 (hons) bachelor degree in any mathematical or highly numerate discipline where relevant subject areas have been studied. Full entry requirements
- Unique and industry-relevant modules including: Programming for Data Science, and Algorithms.
- A stepping stone to the full Masters course
- Ideal for: quickly progressing or upskilling
*If your fees are being paid directly to the University by your employer or sponsor you will not be able to pay on a module-by-module basis
** For the Postgraduate Certificate you must select from either Data Science or Algorithms.
Masters
- Two to four-year course
- Nine taught modules, one research project
- Six start dates a year: Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov
- Fees: £1,425 per module + £1,925 research module fee (you will have the option to pay your fees on a module per module basis)*
- Apply with a First or 2.1 (hons) bachelor degree in any mathematical or highly numerate discipline where relevant subject areas have been studied. Full entry requirements
- Unique and industry-relevant modules including: Algorithms, Robotics, and Machine Learning.
- Ideal for developing AI solutions to the real world in your current role to address a work-related challenge.
*If your fees are being paid directly to the University by your employer or sponsor you will not be able to pay on a module-by-module basis.
Postgraduate Certificate
- Eight to 16 months course
- Four taught modules; no requirement to complete a research project
- Six start dates a year: Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov
- Fees: £1,425 per module (you will have the option to pay your fees on a module per module basis)*
- Apply with a First or 2.1 (hons) bachelor degree in any mathematical or highly numerate discipline where relevant subject areas have been studied Full entry requirements
- Unique and industry-relevant modules including: Programming for Data Science, and Algorithms.
- A stepping stone to the full Masters course
- Ideal for: quickly progressing or upskilling
*If your fees are being paid directly to the University by your employer or sponsor you will not be able to pay on a module-by-module basis
** For the Postgraduate Certificate you must select from either Data Science or Algorithms.
Why study online
Your learning will be delivered 100% online via our virtual learning environment, Minerva. Each week you will study through live face-to-face sessions with our world-class academics in a mixture of structured and open-ended learning techniques.
- Every module is supported by a series of interactive and collaborative activities to bring students’ online learning experience to life.
- Our award-winning virtual learning environment is designed so that students can fit their studies around a busy professional and personal life.
- Our online learning course is designed to ensure professionals living and working across the world together can share experiences and knowledge with each other.
- Collaborate and learn from like-minded professionals during regular interactive activities, including live seminars, virtual discussions, and group projects.

Why study online
Your learning will be delivered 100% online via our virtual learning environment, Minerva. Each week you will study through live face-to-face sessions with our world-class academics in a mixture of structured and open-ended learning techniques.
- Every module is supported by a series of interactive and collaborative activities to bring students’ online learning experience to life.
- Our award-winning virtual learning environment is designed so that students can fit their studies around a busy professional and personal life.
- Our online learning course is designed to ensure professionals living and working across the world together can share experiences and knowledge with each other.
- Collaborate and learn from like-minded professionals during regular interactive activities, including live seminars, virtual discussions, and group projects.

Your Dedicated Student Success Team
You’ll also have a dedicated Student Success Advisor who will guide you throughout your course:
- Connecting you to specialist services.
- Pastoral support.
- Navigating around the learning platform.
- Assessment deadline reminders.
- Access to careers and employability advice.
- Enrolment and progress to the next module.
- Fee payment.

“We pride ourselves in supporting students with the integration into their online learning communities. No matter what work or life challenges they might face outside of their studies, we are always here to listen and have confidence that we can assist students in overcoming obstacles and helping them get over the finish line”
Mark Bennett, Senior Student Success Advisor
Your Dedicated Student Success Team
You’ll also have a dedicated Student Success Advisor who will guide you throughout your course:
- Connecting you to specialist services.
- Pastoral support.
- Navigating around the learning platform.
- Assessment deadline reminders.
- Access to careers and employability advice.
- Enrolment and progress to the next module.
- Fee payment.

“We pride ourselves in supporting students with the integration into their online learning communities. No matter what work or life challenges they might face outside of their studies, we are always here to listen and have confidence that we can assist students in overcoming obstacles and helping them get over the finish line”
Mark Bennett, Senior Student Success Advisor
Application Deadlines
September 2023 start / 15 August 2023
November 2023 start / 10 October 2023
January 2024 start / 5 December 2023
March 2024 start / 6 February 2024
May 2024 start / 9 April 2024
July 2024 start / 4 June 2024
All suitably qualified candidates will be interviewed by telephone or online as part of the selection process.