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    MSc Artificial Intelligence & Data Science January 2027 Intake UK: Universities, Fees & Entry

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    Quick answer: You can start an MSc Artificial Intelligence or MSc Data Science in the UK in January 2027 at the University of Huddersfield (MSc Artificial Intelligence, MSc Data Science and Applied Artificial Intelligence, MSc Computer Science, MSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics), Queen's University Belfast (MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence), Bangor University (MSc Computer Science, MSc Data Science, MSc Artificial Intelligence) and the University of Wolverhampton (MSc Artificial Intelligence, MSc Data Science, MSc Business Analytics). Typical entry is a 2:2 Bachelor degree with IELTS 6.0, rising to a 2:1 and IELTS 6.5 at Queen's. Apply by late October 2026 so the CAS lands in early December.

    Which universities run AI and Data Science in January 2027

    UniversityCourses with a January 2027 startTypical entryNotes
    University of HuddersfieldMSc Artificial Intelligence, MSc Data Science and Applied AI, MSc Computer Science, MSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, MSc Information Systems Management2:2, IELTS 6.0Professional Practice versions add an 18 month placement routeQueen's University BelfastMSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence2:1, IELTS 6.5Russell Group, triple accredited business school on related routesBangor UniversityMSc Computer Science, MSc Data Science, MSc Artificial Intelligence2:2, IELTS 6.0Lowest tuition of the group, scholarships availableUniversity of WolverhamptonMSc Artificial Intelligence, MSc Data Science, MSc Business Analytics2:2, IELTS 6.0Fast decisions, suits applicants with documents ready

    Do you need a computing background

    Not always. AI and Data Science routes usually want a numerate or computing first degree, but several accept engineering, mathematics, physics, economics and finance graduates, and conversion versions accept a wider range with evidence of programming or statistics modules. Business Analytics is the most flexible of the three and regularly accepts business, management and finance graduates with no coding history.

    Fees and total first year cost

    Tuition for a January 2027 MSc in this subject area typically runs from GBP 15,000 to GBP 21,000, with Bangor at the lower end and Queen's at the higher end. On top of tuition, budget:

  1. Living costs: around GBP 1,100 to GBP 1,200 per month outside London
  2. Visa maintenance funds: GBP 1,136 per month for up to 9 months, so GBP 10,224
  3. Student Visa fee and Immigration Health Surcharge: paid at application

    4. Entry requirements checklist

  4. Bachelor degree, 2:2 minimum, 2:1 for Queen's
  5. IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each band, or 6.5 with 5.5 to 6.0 bands at Queen's
  6. Transcripts and degree certificate, translated where needed
  7. CV and personal statement explaining why AI or Data Science
  8. Programming or statistics evidence for the more technical routes

    9. Some universities accept a medium of instruction letter instead of IELTS where your degree was taught in English. Confirm this before booking a test.

    Timeline for a January 2027 AI or Data Science start

  9. August to late October 2026: apply
  10. Within 1 to 3 weeks: offer
  11. By 10 November 2026: conditions cleared
  12. By 20 November 2026: deposit paid
  13. Late November to early December 2026: CAS issued
  14. Early to mid December 2026: Student Visa submitted
  15. January 2027: enrolment

    16. Why January is a good time for AI courses

    Cohorts are smaller, so lab and supervisor access is better, and you finish your dissertation in the spring rather than the summer crush. You also enter the Graduate Route job market slightly out of phase with the huge September cohort, which is an advantage when applying for graduate data roles.

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  16. January 2027 intake partner universities
  17. Engineering and Computing January 2027 intake UK
  18. University of Huddersfield January 2027 intake
  19. University of Wolverhampton November intake MSc AI and Data Science

    20. *Sources: published university course pages for January 2027 entry, UKVI Student Route maintenance requirements 2026.*

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which UK universities offer MSc Artificial Intelligence in the January 2027 intake?+

    The University of Huddersfield offers MSc Artificial Intelligence and MSc Data Science and Applied Artificial Intelligence, Queen's University Belfast offers MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Bangor University offers MSc Computer Science, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, and the University of Wolverhampton offers MSc Artificial Intelligence, MSc Data Science and MSc Business Analytics.

    Do I need a computing degree for an MSc in AI or Data Science?+

    Not always. Numerate degrees in engineering, mathematics, physics, economics and finance are widely accepted, and conversion routes take a broader range with evidence of programming or statistics. MSc Business Analytics is the most flexible and regularly accepts business and finance graduates with no coding background.

    What are the entry requirements for a January 2027 MSc in AI or Data Science?+

    Typically a 2:2 Bachelor degree with IELTS 6.0 and 5.5 in each band at Huddersfield, Bangor and Wolverhampton, rising to a 2:1 with IELTS 6.5 at Queen's University Belfast.

    How much does an MSc in AI or Data Science cost in the UK?+

    Tuition for a January 2027 start typically runs from GBP 15,000 to GBP 21,000, with Bangor at the lower end and Queen's at the higher end, plus around GBP 1,100 to GBP 1,200 per month in living costs outside London.

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