PostgraduateFull-time

MSc Artificial Intelligence (2 years)

Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
2 years
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Computer Science
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

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Overview

MSc Artificial Intelligence (2 years) is a two-year conversion programme. It has been created to provide the perfect stepping stone for students aiming for a career in artificial intelligence, who may not be coming directly from a computing background. Whether your experience lies in psychology, linguistics, science, Mathematics, technology or the arts, this pathway programme is a rare opportunity to become well-versed in the advanced, challenging field of AI.

Entry requirements

Degree2:2 · Subjects: subject · or above

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

If your first language is not English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability. The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5

Fees

International students: International: £26,296

UK students: UK: £12,584

Start dates

September

Application deadline

Applications to undergraduate degree programmes at the UK campuses of Heriot-Watt University from the UK should be made online through the Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Applicants from overseas can choose to apply via UCAS or directly via our online application form.; You’re welcome to get in touch before you apply if you’d like advice on the qualifications you’re taking and how they align with our entry requirements.; Please note that we can’t confirm what offer you may receive, your full application will need to be reviewed by our Admissions Team for a decision to be made.; Apply through UCAS; UCAS applicants for 2026 entry should ensure their applications arrive at UCAS by 18:00 (UK time) on Following this deadline, we will continue to accept applications from talented and enthusiastic applicants, but cannot guarantee consideration for areas of high demand.

Campus

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Postgraduate Taught

Academic

Typically we would recognise a four year Bachelor degree from an accredited University with a final GPA of 3/4 as comparable to a UK 2:1 and a final GPA of 2.7/4 as comparable to a UK 2:2.

English language

IELTS Academic: Postgraduate Taught (Design and STEM programmes excluding Actuarial)=6.0 with no score lower than 5.5; Postgraduate Taught (non-STEM programmes)=6.0 with no score lower than 5.5 except for writing which must be at 6.0 minimum; Postgraduate Taught Interpreting/ Translating Programmes=7.0 with no score lower than 6.5 | PTE Academic: Postgraduate Taught (Design and STEM programmes excluding Actuarial)=63 (minimum 59); Postgraduate Taught (non-STEM programmes)=63 (minimum 59 for reading, listening and speaking with minimum 63 in writing); Postgraduate Taught Interpreting/ Translating Programmes=73 (minimum 67) | TOEFL iBT: Postgraduate Taught (Design and STEM programmes excluding Actuarial)=79 (Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 21); Postgraduate Taught (non-STEM programmes)=79 (Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 21); Postgraduate Taught Interpreting/ Translating Programmes=90 (Reading 22, Listening 21, Speaking 23, Writing 23) | TOEFL iBT (Tests taken from 21 January 2026): Postgraduate Taught (Design and STEM programmes excluding Actuarial)=Overall score of 4 with no score lower than 4 except for writing which must be at 4.5 minimum…

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Scholarships at Heriot-Watt University

8 for this level
  • Alumni Discount Scheme20% of fees
  • Coaching Scholarships Programme
  • Heriot-Watt Actuarial Scholarship For Academic Excellence20% of fees
  • Remission of Fees (Families of Staff)
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TuitionGBP 26,296
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 41,682

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