MComp Artificial Intelligence
Key details
- Award
- Degree of Master of Computing
- UCAS Course Code
- G62N
- Typical Offer
- AAB (specific subjects required)
- Contextual Offer
- BBB (specific subjects required)
- Course Length
- 4 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2025
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Step into one of the most exciting and fastest-growing tech fields with our MComp in Artificial Intelligence. Designed to put you at the forefront of innovation, this dynamic programme equips you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to help shape the future of AI.
On this Artificial Intelligence degree, you'll master the foundations of computer science while diving deep into cutting-edge AI technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, generative AI, and ethical AI development. The curriculum begins with essential mathematics, programming skills, databases, and web development, before progressing to specialised AI techniques and their real-world applications. You’ll work with the latest industry tools and frameworks while developing the critical thinking skills needed to tackle complex problems.
What sets this AI course apart is its powerful blend of theory and real-world applications. From day one, you’ll gain hands-on experience through immersive lab sessions, dynamic group projects, and a final-year individual project that allows you to showcase your skills. By working on real-world problems, you'll be prepared to create impactful, future-facing solutions in high-demand sectors like business, healthcare, finance, environmental tech, and creative industries.
Our teaching is informed by world-leading research from the School of Computing Sciences, ensuring you’re at the cutting edge of innovation. You won’t just gain technical skills—you’ll also explore the vital ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence. From privacy and algorithmic bias to transparency and the wider societal impact of AI, you’ll graduate not only as a capable developer, but as a responsible and forward-thinking innovator in the field.
Upon graduation, your career opportunities will be extensive. You’ll be equipped to pursue exciting and well-remunerated roles such as machine learning engineer, data scientist, AI researcher, software developer, or AI ethics consultant. Whether you’re aiming for a cutting-edge role in industry or planning to continue your academic journey, this degree also provides excellent preparation for advanced study at MSc or PhD level.
Careers
Career Pathways
Examples of careers that you could enter include:
- Artificial intelligence developer
- Machine learning engineer
- Data scientist
- Software engineer
- Web or app developer
- Systems analyst
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
After the Course
In this fast-paced, ever-evolving sector, your ability to learn and adapt is just as valuable as your current knowledge. Upon graduating, you’ll be equipped not only with solid expertise but also with the skills and mindset to continually grow and thrive in an exciting, dynamic career.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language at minimum grade 4 or grade C and Mathematics at minimum grade 5 or grade B.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies(opens in a new window) page.
- Contextual Offers
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes(opens in a new window).
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
A levels
AAB including Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics or Economics
Contextual offer: BBB including Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics or Economics
Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element.
BTEC
Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDD in IT, Engineering or Science based subject OR DDD plus A-Level grade B in Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics or Economics
Contextual offer: DDM in IT, Engineering or Science based subject
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 36 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 9 credits at Level 3 including 12 credits in Mathematics, Computing, Physics, Electronics or Economics
T levels
Obtain an overall Distinction. We accept: Design, surveying and planning for construction, Digital production, design and development, Digital Business Services,Digital Support Services, Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control, Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing.
Foundation Year options:
If you do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry, you may be interested in one of our Foundation Year programmes such as - BSc Computing Science with a Foundation Year
- Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements
International Baccalaureate
33 points overall including HL5 in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation or Analysis and Approaches), Computing Science, Chemistry, Physics or Economics
Irish Leaving Certificate
4 subjects at H2, 2 subjects at H3 including Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics or Economics
Scottish Highers
AAAAA including Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics or Economics
Scottish Advanced Highers
BBC including Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics or Economics. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable
- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- Recent Study
We would prefer you to be able to demonstrate evidence of recent academic study within 5 years of the start of the course. If your last qualification will have been completed more than 5 years ago by the time the course starts, please contact Admissions.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language at minimum grade 4 or grade C and Mathematics at minimum grade 5 or grade B.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies(opens in a new window) page.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students(opens in a new window).
A levels
AAB including Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics or Economics
Contextual offer: BBB including Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics or Economics
Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element.
International Baccalaureate
33 points overall including HL5 in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation or Analysis and Approaches), Computing Science, Chemistry, Physics or Economics
We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students(opens in a new window).
- UEA International Study Centre
If you do not meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry our partner, UEA International Study Centre(opens in a new window) offers progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, UEA International Study Centre offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:
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- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- Recent Study
We would prefer you to be able to demonstrate evidence of recent academic study within 5 years of the start of the course. If your last qualification will have been completed more than 5 years ago by the time the course starts, please contact Admissions.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
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Scholarships and Bursaries
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Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
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