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Northumbria Universitys masters in Artificial Intelligence provides an exciting opportunity to take your career into the rapidly developing area of AI. We welcome applications from candidates of any background, whether you wish to specialise your existing knowledge, or want to completely change your career direction.

This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence and provide you with a holistic understanding of digital intelligence and its effects on society. To give you an extra edge in todays competitive job market, in addition to your current expertise in various fields, the course explores key concepts, principles and theories of relevance to Artificial Intelligence professionals.

You will be given the opportunity to engage in real world problems, evaluate options and apply professionally specific knowledge to resolve them. For our first cohort enrolled in 2020, we have provided all our students the opportunity to obtain the Azure AI Fundamental Certification through our partnership with Microsoft.

As part of this Artificial Intelligence masters degree, you will develop a strong understanding of the capability of AI and how best to utilise existing AI tools, allowing you to successfully implement this in practice. You will learn to identify requirements before the application of AI, and become aware of the implications that these tools have from a governance and operational perspective.

By the end of this programme, you will have engaged with various research activities. This will lead up to the planning and execution of a significant research project, which poses new questions and creates understanding. Through this, and the rest of your learning, you will develop a range of skills that will enhance your ability to communicate outcomes and knowledge to professional and academic audiences in appropriate formats.

This masters course is an excellent option if you hope to pursue further research into the area of AI, including PhD study.

Opportunities for employment in this area are vast. The demand for AI experts continues to grow, so graduates will have high earnings potential. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to adapt and advise on the practical application of AI tools and techniques in national and international organisations, across multiple industries, both nationally and internationally.

Those with the transferable skills and knowledge to supply AI solutions are highly sought after. Demand is high for graduates able to provide technological solutions and seek new ways to gain commercial, competitive advantage. This is particularly sought after by employers in the field of Artificial Intelligence.

Jobs in this area span a number of different roles within the health, automotive, business, finance, and manufacturing industries. Particular careers include data scientists, AI developers, and consultants, to name but a few.