
Artificial Intelligence
Receive intensive training in programming and the fundamentals of artificial intelligence.
Receive intensive training in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and programming
Explore the ethical and legal issues arising from new developments in AI
Work on projects with leading companies working on AI applications
Course key facts
Qualification
MSc
Duration
1 year
Start date
September 2025
Study mode
Full-time
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Fees
£23,400 Home
£43,800 Overseas
Delivered by
Location
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South Kensington
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Minimum entry standard
First-Class Honours in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or other degree with substantial Mathematics content
Course overview
Aimed at mathematically-minded STEM graduates, this Master's degree delivers intensive training in programming and the fundamentals of artificial intelligence (AI).
As well as learning the technical skills required for this growing area of computing science, you'll have the chance to explore realistic applications through group and individual projects.
This course offers you the chance to forge links with major technology companies and work within industry-initiated projects.
Students with a substantial background in computing who wish to explore other areas of computing alongside specialised options in AI and machine learning may prefer to consider our MSc Computing (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) degree.
Structure
This page reflects the latest version of the curriculum for this year of entry. However, this information is subject to change.
Find out more about potential course changes.
You’ll take all of these core modules.
Core modules
Gain insights into the different types of problems that exist in machine learning and the basic algorithms used to address them.
Understand the fundamentals of Python and learn how to write procedural, object-oriented and functional programs in Python.
Learn how to apply knowledge of domain properties and agent architectures in the representation of problems in symbolic AI.
Explore the issues and implications around ethics and philosphical problems, fairness and bias, and justifiable explanations in AI decision-making.
Obtain practical experience in developing AI applications and using software engineering techniques in the design and implementation of large programs.
Teaching and assessment
Balance of teaching and learning
Key
- Taught
- Independent study
- 12% Taught (lectures and tutorials)
- 88% Independent study
Teaching and learning methods
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Group project
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Individual project
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Seminars
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Tutorials
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Computing labs
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Virtual learning environment
Balance of assessment
Key
- Assessed coursework
- Examinations (practical and written)
- Group and individual project / internship
- 20% Assessed coursework
- 30% Examinations (practical and written)
- 50% Group and individual project / internship
Entry requirements
First-Class Honours in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or other degree with substantial Mathematics content.
How to apply
Apply online
You can submit one application form per year of entry. You can choose up to two courses.
There is no application fee for MRes courses, Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas, or courses such as PhDs and EngDs.
If you are applying for a taught Master’s course, you will need to pay an application fee before submitting your application.
The fee applies per application and not per course.
- £80 for all taught Master's applications, excluding those to the Imperial College Business School.
- £100 for all MSc applications to the Imperial College Business School.
- £150 for all MBA applications to the Imperial College Business School.
If you are facing financial hardship and are unable to pay the application fee, we encourage you to apply for our application fee waiver.
Find out more about how to apply for a Master's course, including references and personal statements.
An ATAS certificate is not required for students applying for this course.
Fees and funding
Home fee
2025 entry
£23,400
You should expect and budget for your fees to increase each year.
Your fee is based on the year you enter the university, not your year of study. This means that if you repeat a year or resume your studies after an interruption, your fees will only increase by the amount linked to inflation.
Find out more about our tuition fees payment terms, including how inflationary increases are applied to your tuition fees in subsequent years of study.
Whether you pay the Home or Overseas fee depends on your fee status. This is assessed based on UK Government legislation and includes things like where you live and your nationality or residency status. Find out how we assess your fee status.
If you're a UK national, or EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan from the UK government, if you meet certain criteria.
For courses starting on or after 1 August 2024, the maximum amount is £12,471.
The loan is not means-tested and you can choose whether to put it towards your tuition fees or living costs.
How will studying at Imperial help my career?
Develop the skills needed by industries recognising AI's transformative potential.
Find employment in a variety of sectors, from healthcare to manufacturing to the automotive industry (driverless cars).
Computing graduates are sought after in roles such as application/web development, networking, AI, media, finance, robotics, and computer games.
Other potential career paths include chip design, cyber security, data management, bio-medical systems and transport.
Further links
Contact the department
- Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7594 8298
- Email: doc-mscadmissions@imperial.ac.uk
Course Director: Robert Craven
Visit the Department of Computing website.

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