Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (Taught)

The MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence prepares you for a career at the forefront of AI. Delivered by the Cardiff School of Technologies, the programme combines advanced data science with emerging AI developments, balancing theory with practical application.

You will build a strong foundation in data science, learning to analyse complex datasets and generate actionable insights. You will also explore key AI approaches, including large language modelling (LLM), AI systems design, and agentic and intelligent systems, developing the skills to design and evaluate AI-driven solutions across a range of sectors.

The course emphasises responsible and ethical AI, encouraging you to consider the wider societal impact of these technologies. Research-informed teaching will enhance your ability to communicate findings, manage projects, and engage with emerging tools and techniques.

In the final stage, you will complete a research or industry-based project, applying your learning to real-world challenges, often in collaboration with external partners or through the development of innovative ideas with entrepreneurial potential.

The programme is informed by strong industry links and is being developed with the intention of accreditation by the British Computer Society (BCS) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology, supporting your route to professional recognition.

Possible exit points - MSc/PgD/PgC