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Machine Learning (Taught)

  • MSc
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Postgraduate
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2026-2027
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Course summary

  • Investigate both the theory and practice of machine-learning : from deep neural network architectures and causality to humanoid robots

  • Part of pioneering history : take your computer science understanding to the next level at Manchester, a pioneer of computer science history and home to the first memory-stored computer

  • Comprehensive curriculum : explore a broad range of expansive units, including core and optional topic

  • Diverse specialisations : tailor your route to you, by choosing the areas which will best further your interests

  • Hands-on experience : gain practical experience through your individual project that lets you apply advanced machine learning techniques to real-world problems

Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • MSc • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Entry requirements

We operate a selective staged admissions process. We give preference to students with the strongest grades from high-ranking institutions.

Successful applicants typically hold a First-class honours degree (70% average) from a UK university, or the overseas equivalent, in a Computer Science degree with a minimum of 50% Computer Science content.

We require that all applicants have a strong background in Computer Science reflected, for example, in solid programming and software development skills.

We accept a range of qualifications, and welcome applications from overseas applicants. A typical successful offer-holder will evidence:

China : a minimum of 87% in a 4-year bachelor's degree from a well ranked institution.
India : a minimum of 65% (First Class with Distinction) in a BSc Eng, BEng or BTech degree, depending on the institution.
For further information on international entry requirements, please contact pgt.compsci@manchester.ac.uk

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7IELTS Academic test score of 7 overall with no component score below 6.5
TOEFL (iBT)100TOEFL IBT 100 with no score below 22 in each section. TOEFL code for Manchester is 0757
Applicants whose first language is not English should meet the following language requirements: IELTS Academic test score of 7 overall with no component score below 6.5 TOEFL IBT 100 with no score below 22 in each section. TOEFL code for Manchester is 0757 Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 76 overall and no component score below 70 Pre-Sessional English Courses We will consider applicants who do not meet these scores but you may be required to complete a pre-sessional English language course at the University of Manchester prior to the start of the course. To be considered for a pre-sessional English language course for this programme we require the following minimum IELTS (Academic) scores: 6 Week Pre-Sessional Course : IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each sub-skill 10 Week Pre-sessional Course : IELTS 6.0 overall with 6.0 in three sub-skills, and 5.5 in no more than one sub-skill If you have not yet completed your current academic study and are interested in studying a pre-sessional course, you must hold an IELTS for UKVI (Academic) test certificate to ensure that you are eligible for a separate visa for the English language course.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For fees for entry in 2026, please view the course listing on our website.

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