Build end-to-end, industry-relevant skills on this MSc Artificial Intelligence course
On this Artificial Intelligence master's at St Mary's London, you'll design, build, and deploy complete AI solutions, using real-world datasets and tools, developing strong practical skills aligned with industry needs.
Why choose an MSc Artificial Intelligence at St Mary's?
Portfolio-driven assessment for improved employability
Assessments on the course build a professional portfolio, giving clear evidence of your skills to future employers. This includes projects, deployed
Develop advanced AI expertise
Gain expertise in neural networks, natural language processing, and generative AI, reflecting current industry and research priorities.
Cross-disciplinary AI application
Learn to apply AI across sectors including healthcare, finance, and digital media, helping you adapt your skills to different industries.
Ethical and explainable AI development
Explore emerging threats and current research, and engage with guest speakers and industry experts.
Access to cutting-edge computer science facilities
The MSc Artificial Intelligence is based at our London campus, where you'll have access to specialist facilities, including:
- Advanced computing labs with high-spec environments for artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning, supporting intensive computing and collaborative work
- GPU-enabled, high-performance infrastructure for deep learning model training, large-scale data processing, and testing AI systems
- Specialist software and tools, including industry-standard AI frameworks for data analysis, model development, and deployment
Hands-on AI industry experience
You'll gain hands-on experience though hackathons and AI innovation challenges. You’ll also visit technology companies, innovation hubs and research centres, and attend conferences, expos, or
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St Mary’s University Postgraduate Open Afternoon
Friday 5 June 2026, 2pm
Course content
Modules
These modules are the modules that were available to students in the 2025/26 academic year and are illustrative of what may be offered for 2026/27.
Please note: it is possible that a module listed on the website will not be able to run due to reasons beyond our control. For more information please refer to our course information disclaimer.
Entry requirements
2:2
Previous degree
An undergraduate degree with at least 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent).
Additional requirement information
For more information about entry requirements, please email apply@stmarys.ac.uk.
Further Information
For more information about entry requirements please get in touch.
Fees & funding
September 2026
Home
£9,630
International
£18,180
Additional costs
*Please note: The tuition fees listed are if you study the course in full during the 2026/27 academic year. Part-time students will be charged for the modules undertaken per academic year. Module prices are calculated as a percentage of credits against the total credits and cost of the degree for that academic year. Please see the detailed breakdown of tuition fees for further information.
Your tuition fees will cover the cost of all mandatory elements of your programme. Additional costs could be incurred depending on optional modules chosen and other projects undertaken.
For further information about additional costs please see our additional costs webpage.
For more information about whether you are likely to pay home or international fees, please visit our 'understanding your tuition fee status' page.
Alumni discount
A 20% tuition fee discount is available for our alumni (undergraduate and PGCE) planning to study this Master's degree. Those studying for a PGDip of PGCert are not eligible for the discount.
Funding
Except for any iQTS courses, you can check on the UK government website to see if you may be eligible for a loan of up to £12,167 to help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate programme.
Home and international students for non-iQTS courses may also be eligible for external sources of funding. International students should check their eligibility for our International Scholarship.
For more information, please look at our postgraduate funding page.
How the degree is taught
- Contact time
- 20%
- Independent study
- 50%
- Guided learning
- 30%
Assessment methods
- Coursework assignments (programming, modelling, system design).
- Practical lab-based assessments.
- Group projects and collaborative system development.
- Presentations and technical demonstrations.
- Written reports and critical evaluations.
- Dissertation (major research project and viva, where applicable).
Who teaches this course?
Career opportunities
Our AI master's will help you develop essential transferable skills, such as flexibility, teamwork, and attention to detail.
Please contact our Career Services at careers@stmarys.ac.uk for further information on jobs and postgraduate opportunities.
Some examples of job roles and areas of work for graduates of Artificial Intelligence MSc, PGCert, PGDip include:
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September 2026
January 2027
Make sure to check our step-by-step guide to application process.
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