AI + Data Science (MSc)
Learn how to use AI techniques to develop innovative solutions for global challenges in health, finance, security, and sustainability.
Programme overview
Our MSc in AI + Data Science is a conversion programme designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to thrive in the rapidly expanding fields of artificial intelligence and data science, with an emphasis on their practical application to real-world problems.
You’ll learn the technical expertise, critical awareness, and ethical understanding necessary to apply AI across a wide variety of domains. You’ll get hands-on experience with programming, data handling, and modelling tools, and engage with the wider opportunities and challenges associated with AI, including issues of governance, communication, and societal impact. Undertaking a substantial research project will support the development of independent research skills.
You’ll develop a solid foundation in AI models and computational techniques, and the ability to critically evaluate and apply AI and AI outputs and data-driven approaches to complex problems across business, government, and society.
You’ll develop key transferable skills, including the ability to communicate complex methods and results effectively to diverse audiences, both specialist and non-specialist and an understanding of how to deploy technologies responsibly.
As a graduate of the programme you’ll be well-prepared for employment in the AI and data science sectors, with the ability to contribute to solving pressing global challenges and to lead in the responsible and effective application of AI.
Tuition fees
| Fee | Programme start date | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee for Kazakhstani students | US$18,000 per year | September 2026 |
| Fee for international students | US$22,000 per year | September 2026 |
Entry requirements
To enter this one-year postgraduate degree programme, you will need:
- The equivalent of a 2:2 UK undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area such as Engineering, Mathematics, or Science.
- a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (with no component below 5.5) or an equivalent proof of English proficiency such as TOEFL or the Cardiff University English Language Test.
Academic qualifications listed are based on the UK education system, however alternative qualifications at this level will also be considered.
Modules
Stage one (60 ECTS)
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| AI Essentials | 10 ECTS |
| Computational Data Science | 10 ECTS |
| AI In Practice | 10 ECTS |
| Foundations of Statistics and Data Science | 10 ECTS |
| Applied Machine Learning | 10 ECTS |
| Data Visualisation in Data Science | 10 ECTS |
Stage two (30 ECTS)
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Dissertation | 30 ECTS |
Apply
Applications open soon for the AI + Data Science (MSc) at Cardiff University Kazakhstan:
Our Admissions Team is available to help if you have any questions. Contact us on admissionskz@cardiff.edu.kz if you need help with your application.