12 monthsProgramme duration
26,995 GBPTuition Fee/year
01 Aug, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Degree
MRes
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a core technology with a diverse range of applications across science, healthcare and society. This MRes goes beyond basic principles. It offers research-focused training that will equip you with the skills and knowledge for doctoral study, and industrial AI research or engineering roles.
This course is for you if you have recently studied a closely related technical degree and have a deep interest in artificial intelligence research methods. You’ll explore:
A research project on a topic of your choice will give you the opportunity to develop and demonstrate your skills and understanding.
At Sussex, you’ll learn from experts with an established history and reputation in AI. We have recently created Sussex AI, a Centre of Excellence, based in the Department of Informatics and led by members of the AI research group. We have strong links with other interdisciplinary centres such as:
You’ll also benefit from our established industrial collaborations.
When you graduate, you’ll enter a workplace with strong employer demand for skilled people in AI and data science.
This course is for you if you have recently studied a closely related technical degree and have a deep interest in artificial intelligence research methods. You’ll explore:
- cutting-edge machine learning and bio-inspired AI techniques
- how AI can be applied in a range of contexts and the potential of implications of this
- AI research and scientific communication skills.
A research project on a topic of your choice will give you the opportunity to develop and demonstrate your skills and understanding.
At Sussex, you’ll learn from experts with an established history and reputation in AI. We have recently created Sussex AI, a Centre of Excellence, based in the Department of Informatics and led by members of the AI research group. We have strong links with other interdisciplinary centres such as:
- Sussex Neuroscience
- Sussex Digital Humanities Lab
- Sussex Centre for Consciousness Science.
You’ll also benefit from our established industrial collaborations.
When you graduate, you’ll enter a workplace with strong employer demand for skilled people in AI and data science.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Degree
MRes
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a core technology with a diverse range of applications across science, healthcare and society. This MRes goes beyond basic principles. It offers research-focused training that will equip you with the skills and knowledge for doctoral study, and industrial AI research or engineering roles.
This course is for you if you have recently studied a closely related technical degree and have a deep interest in artificial intelligence research methods. You’ll explore:
A research project on a topic of your choice will give you the opportunity to develop and demonstrate your skills and understanding.
At Sussex, you’ll learn from experts with an established history and reputation in AI. We have recently created Sussex AI, a Centre of Excellence, based in the Department of Informatics and led by members of the AI research group. We have strong links with other interdisciplinary centres such as:
You’ll also benefit from our established industrial collaborations.
When you graduate, you’ll enter a workplace with strong employer demand for skilled people in AI and data science.
This course is for you if you have recently studied a closely related technical degree and have a deep interest in artificial intelligence research methods. You’ll explore:
- cutting-edge machine learning and bio-inspired AI techniques
- how AI can be applied in a range of contexts and the potential of implications of this
- AI research and scientific communication skills.
A research project on a topic of your choice will give you the opportunity to develop and demonstrate your skills and understanding.
At Sussex, you’ll learn from experts with an established history and reputation in AI. We have recently created Sussex AI, a Centre of Excellence, based in the Department of Informatics and led by members of the AI research group. We have strong links with other interdisciplinary centres such as:
- Sussex Neuroscience
- Sussex Digital Humanities Lab
- Sussex Centre for Consciousness Science.
You’ll also benefit from our established industrial collaborations.
When you graduate, you’ll enter a workplace with strong employer demand for skilled people in AI and data science.
Admission Requirements
169+
59+
80+
3.3+
6+
110+
- Degree requirements: You should have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.
- Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in computer science, mathematics, physics or engineering but must contain modules in: machine learning / statistical modelling / artificial intelligence, and linear algebra / mathematics, and computer programming using Python / R / C / C++ / MATLAB / Java. Candidates with degrees in other subject areas which contain these modules will also be considered on a case by case basis. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
01 Aug 2026
1 Year
Sep
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
12,800 GBP
International
26,995 GBP
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