MSci Artificial Intelligence
About this course
MSci in Artificial Intelligence, a computer science degree centred on artificial intelligence and machine learning principles. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Project Management, Clinical Skills, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete an individual research project in the final year alongside group software development work. Following foundational studies in the first year covering Programming, Object-Oriented Programming, and Data Structures and Algorithms, the second year introduces Machine Learning and Data Science, Team Project, and Artificial Intelligence and Applications alongside optional modules such as Computational Intelligence and Programming for Prompt Engineering. Third-year students undertake an Individual Literature Review and Project, complemented by optional choices like Computer Vision and Probabilistic Machine Learning. The final year centres on advanced independent study through the Individual Research Project and Group Development Project, with further optional topics including Deep Learning, Large Language Models and Applications, and AI in Healthcare.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA - AAB. Required subjects: GCE A-Level Maths grade B. Candidates may offer GCE A-Level Maths, Pure Maths or Further Maths. IB: 36/666-34/665.
What students say
Based on about 105 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 240 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 48 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 76%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 81%
- Elementary occupations: 4%
- Engineering professionals: 3%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 3%
- Administrative occupations: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 5%
- London: 40%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 40%
Who gets in
Based on about 230 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 88%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Machine Learning
- Programming
- Social and Professional Issues of the Information Age
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Computers and the Internet
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
- Computational Mathematics
- Employability and Placement Preparation for Computer Scientists
- Machine Learning and Data Science
- Introduction to Prompt Engineering
- Team Project
- Software Development
- Database Theory and Design
- Artificial Intelligence and Applications
- Computational Intelligence
- Programming for Prompt Engineering
- Employability and Placement Preparation for Computer Scientists
- Data Science in Society
- Individual Literature Review and Project
- Data Science at Scale
- Computer Vision
- Social Networks and Text Analysis
- Probabilistic Machine Learning
- Foundations of Human-Centred AI
- Nature-Inspired Computation
- Computability and Complexity
- Algorithms that Changed the World
- High-Performance Computing
- Group Development Project
- Individual Research Project
- Text Mining and Natural Language Processing
- Deep Learning
- Generative AI Applications
- Large Language Models and Applications
- AI in Healthcare
- AI in Environment
- Machine Learning
- Evolutionary Computation and Optimisation
- Computer Modelling and Simulation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Artificial Intelligence at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £40,500 after 3 years, £58,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,000 and £68,500. The £58,000 median after five years is £9,500 more than the UK median for Artificial intelligence.
What do graduates of MSci Artificial Intelligence at University of Exeter do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Artificial Intelligence at University of Exeter?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Artificial Intelligence at University of Exeter?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MSci Artificial Intelligence at University of Exeter?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.