Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (Taught)

Artificial Intelligence and data-driven decision-making are transforming how businesses, governments, and societies function, from automating medical diagnostics to optimising financial systems and improving sustainability efforts. As AI adoption accelerates, the question is no longer if organisations should embrace these technologies, but how to do so effectively and ethically.

Despite this momentum, there remains a significant skills gap. Employers urgently need professionals who not only understand the mechanics of AI and data science but can apply them responsibly to real-world problems. The demand spans every sector: healthcare, finance, public policy, climate, and beyond.
This MSc is designed to meet that need. It produces graduates with the technical fluency, critical thinking, and ethical awareness required to lead in this fast-moving landscape.

The MSc in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Queen’s University Belfast is designed to prepare students to build intelligent systems that make sense of data, automate tasks, and support decision-making in complex environments.