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AI, Data and Communication MA

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Full time | Cavendish | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Artificial Intelligence (Ai) Data Science

Course Summary

The AI, Data and Communication MA is one of the few in the UK to combine media and communications with an accessible introduction to computer science. While you will learn about some of the technical and practical aspects related to AI and data, the focus will be on encouraging you to think critically about how data is used, the ethical issues around AI, and what the big data revolution means for society now and for future generations.

This interdisciplinary MA – which welcomes graduates from a range of backgrounds – will equip you for fascinating job roles at the nexus of AI, data and communication, with the right expertise and knowledge to talk to data scientists, designers, marketeers, policy advisors and other stakeholders across a variety of disciplines.

The course allows you to examine the impact of AI applications on society globally, using advanced research skills to analyse and debate the subject. You can also choose from optional modules which focus on AI and data from a political, economic, cultural or international relations perspective. While all students study a core introductory module in data science which includes practical lab sessions, you can also extend your technical knowledge via optional modules which explore technologies and applications such as data mining, data visualisation and machine learning.

Combining hands-on practical learning with theory and analysis, this cross disciplinary course will give you the critical, analytical and creative skills you need to help shape our digital future.

Modules

This module belongs to semester one. This module introduces you to computer systems fundamentals and data systems fundamentals. The aim of the module is to ensure that you have a deep understanding of the high-level systems and software that support data storage and retrieval to be able to work with such systems and to be able to critically and confidently operate with system stakeholders and technical partners such as data providers, storage, and data processing actors. Concepts of computer systems and data creation, storage, and retrieval systems shall be introduced as well as compliance and security. This knowledge is reinforced by practical sessions where you will create, store and retrieve complex data using standard tools, as well as have the opportunity to analyse and critically evaluate typical real-world data lifecycle scenarios.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,700

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,500

Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1) or a lower second class honours degree (2:2) and substantial relevant work experience.

University information

The University of Westminster is a global institution, hosting one of the most diverse student communities found at UK universities. With over 19,000 students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, it represents more than 160 nations worldwide. This is the university where individuality is encouraged, diversity is celebrated and anything is possible. The university offers student the chance to study at four different campuses, three of...more

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