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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
UCL (University College London)
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
The MSc Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development provides students with a strong foundation in core artificial intelligence techniques, as well as an introduction to sustainability. Students will be exposed to where AI and sustainable development could meet. This programme can lead to interdisciplinary industry positions as well as research.
About this degree
As a student on the MSc Artificial Intelligence Science for Sustainable Development, you will learn the fundamental concepts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques, by studying foundations of machine learning, deep representations and learning, probabilistic modelling, responsible AI and others. This computer science program will also allow you to discover the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals Agenda, and how AI can act as a catalyst or inhibitor to achieve them. You will also learn how to approach real-world global sustainability problems with machine learning, how to measure and analyse the broader impact of AI and more generally, what we could do to ensure that these technologies become sustainable.
Students on this programme will take modules to the value of 180 credits, on successful completion of which they will be awarded MSc Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development.
Who this course is for
This programme is aimed at students with a background in computer science or related field, looking to strengthen their knowledge and specialise in applying it to the sustainability domain. The programme provides a sound basis for those embarking on a career in research or development or taking up positions within industry or academic research, where machine learning is currently applied/ developed, such as healthcare, environmental sustainability, social sciences, agriculture, finance, etc.
The foundation of your career
Employability
The programme is designed to teach you to apply a broad spectrum of machine learning techniques to sustainable development applications, which could include social, environmental or economic sustainability. The application and research-based curriculum promotes strong research and programming skills, as well as critical thinking regarding the broad impact of AI techniques on society and our planet.
Application deadline
31 July 2024
Modules
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£ 37,500per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
University College London
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University League Table
9th
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Campus address
UCL (University College London), Gower Street, London, Camden, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom
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