Drive the Future of AI

Artificial Intelligence MSc | Postgraduate Certificate

Online Course Guide

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Why Choose the Partnerships

University of Leeds?
Alan Turing Institute
The School of Computing is one of only a handful
We are one of the top 100 universities in the world
of elite UK institutions which partner with the Alan
and ranked in the top 15 in the UK (QS World
Turing Institute – the national institute for data
University Rankings, 2023) with a global reputation
science and artificial intelligence. The institute is a
for excellence in research and teaching.
hub for research across disciplines and locations,
approaching real-world issues in science and
Through links with businesses, public organisations,
society to be at the forefront of cutting-edge
and research groups worldwide, we provide students
changes today. The Alan Turing Institute is a place
with a strong combination of higher education and career
for engagement, discussion and development of
support. Our team of high-profile academics create an
new ideas. Our partnership gives the School of
exceptional study experience guided by industry-leading
Computing real-world research and societal issues
knowledge and research.
to discover more about the field of AI.

A research focused school

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
Leeds Institute for Data Analytics (LIDA)
‘world-leading’ (Research Excellence Framework, 2021).
The Leeds Institute for Data Analytics brings
together applied research groups and data
Our specialist Centre for Doctoral Training in Artificial
scientists from all disciplines, opening new
Intelligence for Medical Diagnosis and Care focuses on the
opportunities to understand health and human
innovative technologies in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
behaviour and casting light on the action required
It gives us strong research capability in this fast-paced
to tackle a wide range of social and environmental
discipline of AI.
problems. Connecting academic research with
external partners in business, government and
The Artificial Intelligence course is designed and delivered
the third sector; LIDA is matching the world class
completely online by computer scientists specifically for
capabilities of University research with the needs
professionals who recognise the importance of AI to their
and opportunities of local organisations.
sector. The content blends industry knowledge into an
academic curriculum, speaking to skills that employers are
Robotics at Leeds
actively seeking. This enables you to develop your AI skills
Robotics at Leeds is an interdisciplinary network
across a variety of industries and gives you a tailored online
driving innovation in robotics research. Our
learning experience equivalent to on-campus courses.
industrial partners, researchers and students
can access a suite of technologies for robot
design and construction that is among the most
advanced in the world. Our national Robotics
Facility is backed by the Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) as part
of the Government’s drive to improve Britain’s
international competitiveness in robotics.

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Course Details

The Artificial Intelligence course is purely AI

focused, covering an extensive range of AI and
Machine Learning tools and techniques. It is taught
by computer scientists specifically for professionals
who recognise the importance of AI to their sector.

You will develop practical skills that can be applied in the

real world. These include self-direction and effective and
ethical decision-making ability. The industry focus of the
curriculum will give you the confidence and knowledge
to pursue a role in industry or the public sector, to help
build, specify and critique AI systems.

You can study for the Masters course, which enables Course Outcomes
students to apply their academic study, techniques
and knowledge acquired from the course to develop Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we
AI solutions and address a work-related challenge, see the world, not only in technical areas, but
or you can study the Postgraduate Certificate, which across a vast array of industries. Learning
is a gateway to the Masters. Both the Masters and and understanding AI, how it works, and what
Postgraduate Certificate are taught at the same benefits it can have for your business and sector
academic level and contain the foundation module of is the first step to a successful career in the
Programming for Data Science. future. This course will provide you with a deep
understanding of emerging trends in the AI
The Postgraduate Certificate requires a choice between landscape to ensure you can separate you or your
Data Science and Algorithms the other two foundation business from the crowd and be at the frontier of
modules; on the Masters course you will study both. technological changes in the future.
In addition to these modules on the Masters course,
you’ll have the opportunity to complete the Artificial The Artificial Intelligence course will teach you
Intelligence project, encouraging you to explore, analyse, how to develop, manage and plan AI solutions
and innovate upon existing critical theory and practice. or strategy in your organisation. You will develop
mastery of generic and subject-specific
If you are not ready to commit to two years of Masters intellectual abilities through group work and
study, or do not yet meet the academic requirements for individual assignments across a wide range of
the Masters course the Postgraduate Certificate is perfectly topics, including Robotics and Algorithms.
placed to help you upskill in a minimum of eight months.
It’s possible to then progress on to the Masters course. By the end of the course, you will be equipped
with the confidence to make high-level strategic
decisions to respond to business needs and
communicate complex, technical information to
non-technical stakeholders.

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Course Modules The Postgraduate Certificate consists of four

modules
Our purely AI focused curriculum covers an extensive
range of AI and Machine Learning tools and techniques. Foundation Modules
Compulsory Module:
> Programming for Data Science (15 credits)
You will learn skills that employers are actively seeking within
the AI development sector from building skills in Python
programming to the fundamental techniques of computer Students must choose one other foundation
programming, and the core machine learning and data module from the options below:
science knowledge that underpins many AI applications. > Data Science (15 credits)
> Algorithms (15 credits)
The MSc course consists of three foundation modules, six
development modules and a project Development Modules
Students must choose any two development
Foundation Modules modules from the options below:
The first three modules will introduce you to the technical > Knowledge Representation and Reasoning (15 credits)
side of Artificial Intelligence: > Machine Learning (15 credits)
> Programming for Data Science (15 credits) > Data Mining and Text Analytics (15 credits)
> Data Science (15 credits) > Deep Learning (15 credits)
> Algorithms (15 credits)
Please note: You might have to take a study break
Development Modules to complete the course depending on when the
Building on these foundations, the remaining modules selected module is next running.
will help to develop a critical understanding of how
Artificial Intelligence can be implemented to solve real
world issues:
> Knowledge Representation and Reasoning (15 credits)
> Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (15 credits)
> Machine Learning (15 credits)
> Data Mining and Text Analytics (15 credits)
> Deep Learning (15 credits)
> Robotics (15 credits)

Project
The Artificial Intelligence project enables you to apply your
academic study, techniques and knowledge acquired from
the course to develop AI solutions to the real world in your
current role. This will allow you to address a work-related
challenge, encouraging you to explore, analyse, and
innovate upon existing critical theory and practice.
(45 credits)

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Our Global Our VLE contains virtual social learning spaces,

Learning Network collaborative learning activities, regular live webinars,
and we encourage peer to peer dialogue to share
knowledge, ideas, and access personal tutors for advice
Your learning will be delivered online via our virtual
on the learning experience.
learning environment, Minerva. Each week you will
study through live face-to-face sessions with our
This allows you to develop a range of transferable skills
experienced academics in a mixture of structured
and grow confidence and strength in character studying
and open-ended learning techniques.
within a growing community of virtual learners.

We recognise that professionals have busy lives, so with

The Online Student Experience
a 100% online delivery mode, students can manage
Every module is supported by a series of interactive
their learning around their busy personal and full-time
and collaborative activities to bring your online learning
employment, without the need to disrupt their life. We will
experience to life. You will learn using techniques
also provide many tools, including study planners, to help
ranging from regular live webinars to interactive surveys,
you to track your progress and better manage your time.
exercises and synchronous and asynchronous videos,
and training in subject-specific software.
Our course is designed to make learning as collaborative
as possible. We believe in the importance of connecting
Minerva is accessible from anywhere with an Internet
like-minded professionals to each other as well as
connection and is mobile friendly so you can study on
academic staff to form an active learning community.
the go. You will also benefit from downloadable PDFs on
course content for offline reading when required.

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Enjoy Internationally
Regarded Learning Support

Dedicated Student Success Advisors

Connecting students 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

Module Tutors

Academic advice

Academic progression

Assessment queries and advice

Module content queries

Academic concerns and grievances

Further reading suggestions

Course material

Formative feedback to check on your learning (the formative feedback does not count for any marks but is
provided to help you chart your progress and develop your learning)

Forum interaction

You will have access to the University of Leeds extensive range of online library resources – including e-Journals,
eBooks and specially digitised resources relevant to the course of study. As an online student, you will have access
to a range of university services, including careers, learning support and alumni.

You can start your course in January, March, May, July, September or November.

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Career Support The Careers Service may be able to connect students

looking for knowledge of a specific region with groups
of students in the same country so they can assist each
The University of Leeds engages in industry other with job seeking. The Careers Service can offer
collaboration with domestic and worldwide professional development access to our alumni network,
partners. Our industry links help us to build a online careers support and employer links.
curriculum designed specifically to meet growing
market demands.

As a student, you will have access to the University of

Leeds Careers Service’s extensive online resources
including career planning, advice on CV writing, job
applications and key interview skills and access to a
database of employer events. Further support will be
available via the one-on-one e-Guidance service which
can provide advice by appointment via telephone,
Microsoft Teams or Zoom meeting.

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Entry Requirements

MSc and Postgraduate Certificate English Language Entry Requirements

Academic Entry Requirements GCSE English language at grade C or above.

A First or 2.1 (hons) bachelor degree in any mathematical or
or highly numerate discipline where relevant subject areas
IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any
have been studied.
component as stated in the current Taught
Postgraduate Admissions Policy.
If you hold a 2.2 (hons) bachelor degree in any
mathematical discipline, we’ll consider your application if or
you have at least three years of relevant work experience
An appropriate equivalent English language
in a professional environment.
qualification (read English language equivalent
qualifications).
If you hold a First or 2.1 (hons) bachelor degree in a non-
mathematical discipline, we’ll consider your application if
In certain circumstances applicants can provide
you have at least three years of relevant work experience
alternative proof of English language proficiency
in a related professional environment.
rather than a standard English test. This will be
assessed on a case-by-case basis. You should
If you hold a 2.2 (hons) bachelor degree in a non-
discuss the criteria with your Enrolment Advisor to
mathematical discipline with no relevant professional
see if this can be considered.
work experience, we’ll consider your application following
completion of an admissions test or relevant credit-
Where necessary, you will be expected to improve
bearing foundation course in programming.
your English further during the course by making use
of the online English tuition support that we provide.
Exceptionally, we will also consider applications from
professionally qualified and experienced candidates who
do not meet the formal requirements.

We accept a range of international equivalent qualifications.

For information please contact our Enrolment Advisors at
studentenquiries.online@leeds.ac.uk

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Application
Deadline Dates

Start Date Application Deadline

March 2023 February 2023

May 2023 April 2023

July 2023 June 2023

September 2023 August 2023

November 2023 October 2023

January 2024 December 2023

If you are ready to apply for the course or would like information on the application process to study on the online
Artificial Intelligence course please email: studentenquiries.online@leeds.ac.uk,
or call +44 (0) 113 341 1262 to speak to a member of our Enrolment Team.

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 “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 Leader, Artificial Intelligence online

Contact Us
Email studentenquiries.online@leeds.ac.uk
Telephone +44 (0) 113 341 1262