Galway,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) in Galway Ireland | University of Galway
University of Galway
|
Galway Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
27,000
(c. USD31,197.42)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Artificial Intelligence stands as one of the most dynamic and rapidly expanding fields within ICT and academic research. It holds immense promise to revolutionize every facet of modern life, from Smart Cities and Self-Driving Cars to enhanced medical care and sustainable economic models. AI offers smart solutions capable of addressing many of society's most pressing challenges. Engage with this groundbreaking field by enrolling in our one-year MSc in Computer Science with a focus on Artificial Intelligence. This program is designed for graduates holding a degree in Computer Science or a related discipline. Rather than being an introductory course, it requires participants to possess advanced technical proficiency in Computer Science fundamentals.Our full-time MSc in Artificial Intelligence is delivered by distinguished, multidisciplinary experts from the University of Galway. Spanning two semesters, the curriculum explores key AI domains such as Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Optimization, and Reinforcement Learning.
Additionally, students apply their acquired knowledge through a substantial 30-credit summer project, potentially collaborating with research teams or industry partners.
Career Prospects
AI expertise will become essential across all sectors, with recent World Economic Forum studies predicting approximately 97 million new jobs worldwide. The Forum anticipates that by 2025, machines will handle more workplace tasks than humans, shifting from the current 71% human-performed ratio. A PwC analysis suggests AI, robotics, and smart automation could boost global GDP by up to 15.7 trillion by 2030.
The AI sector offers diverse career paths with varying specialization levels:
Entry-level positions encompass data architects, software developers, and machine/deep learning engineers.
Senior roles include specialized research engineers focusing on computer vision, speech/language technologies, and AI system architects.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Prior Qualification:
This MSc is targeted at high-performing graduates of level 8 computer science programmes, or level 8 science / engineering programmes that offer sufficient training in computing.
The minimum academic requirement for entry to the programme is a First Class Honours (or equivalent) from a recognised university or third-level college. However, a good Second Class Honours (or equivalent) can be deemed sufficient on the recommendation of the Programme Director.
University of Galway Conversion Programme Pathway
Students who have successfully completed one year of our MSc/HDip Software Design & Development programme or our HDip Data Analytics and Visualisation programme, and who have achieved a First Class Honours result (1.1) or a high 2.1 overall average in their first year’s study respectively their degree result, are eligible to apply for entry to this programme. This is an ideal route for any applicants who feel they are not likely to reach the entry criteria of the MSc Artificial Intelligence programme through direct entry. Transition to the MSc Artificial Intelligence is at the discretion of the MSc AI programme director and contingent on available places.
English Language Requirements
Overall, entry to the MSc Artificial Intelligence requires a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall, 6.5 in Writing and no less than 6.0 in any other band. TOEFL: Overall 88, Listening 12–19, Speaking 18–19, Writing 24–26, Reading 13–18. PTE: Overall 61, Writing 61, all other bands no less than 50.
Tuition
EUR
27,000