With the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change recently claiming the UK must ‘create opportunities for deep collaboration among the public and private sector by introducing a global AI talent Visa’ and ‘adapt its institutions for the age of AI’, it is timely that a new one-year degree in Artificial Intelligence has launched at the University of East Anglia (UEA), designed to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and industry-ready skills needed to excel.
The new postgraduate degree in Artificial Intelligence, which starts in September 2025, is designed to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to flourish in the rapidly evolving field of AI.
According to a government study, AI companies generated more than £14 billion in revenues in 2023, with dedicated AI companies accounting for 32% (£4.5 billion) of the total.
Delivering this course in East Anglia could provide a strong geographical advantage, with a government study looking at the number of registered AI companies showing that outside of London and the South East, the East of England’s 8% is higher than every other area, including Scotland (5%), South West (4%), South East (4%), East Midlands (2%), and the North East (1%).
Students on the new course will have the unique opportunity to explore a wide range of AI techniques and real-world applications, including machine learning, data mining, computer vision, and cybersecurity. The curriculum covers everything from foundational programming languages like Python to advanced AI concepts, ensuring that graduates are industry ready.
Prof Wenjia Wang, Professor of Artificial Intelligence in UEA’s School of Computing Sciences, said:
“Artificial intelligence is revolutionising industries globally, and at UEA, we are dedicated to providing students with the tools to become the next generation of AI experts. This programme combines rigorous academic learning with real-world applications, ensuring our students are equipped with the skills necessary to thrive in an AI-driven world.”
The MSc Artificial Intelligence course will prepare graduates for a variety of career paths in AI, such as AI system developers, machine learning engineers, and AI researchers. UEA’s strong track record of utilising AI across sectors, such as technology (Innovative AI solution to real-time seabed mapping) and healthcare (Artificial intelligence reveals prostate cancer is not just one disease), will ensure that students are equipped with the skills needed to thrive in a wide range of industries.
Details of the MSc Artificial Intelligence course can be found on the UEA website.
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