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Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems (with an industrial placement year) MSc

University of Sussex

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Sussex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

In the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the study of intelligent and adaptive systems is essential. On this course, you’ll develop a strong understanding of the field through areas such as machine learning, natural language processing, robotics, consciousness and cognitive science. By studying at Sussex, you will:
• benefit from our unique, historic strength of interdisciplinarity between AI, cognitive science and neuroscience
• develop a comprehensive understanding of intelligence and adaptive behaviour in both artificial and living systems
• explore the theory and mathematical foundations of AI and machine learning
• develop techniques for designing and implementing artificial systems in practice
• learn from experts at the forefront of their fields. Based within our Department of Informatics, you’ll join a thriving community of research excellence. We're home to leading research hubs including Sussex AI, the Data Science Research Group and the Sussex Centre for Consciousness Science. This course provides a strong foundation in AI, with modules in mathematics for complex systems, machine learning and adaptive systems. From there, you can choose to organise your studies around one or more subdisciplines:
• robotics, autonomous systems and artificial life
• machine learning and natural language processing
• computational biology, cognitive science and consciousness science. You’ll also refine your technical report skills through select modules and your MSc project. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared for a career in AI and adaptive systems development. Alternatively, you may decide to pursue further study.

Application deadline

10/08/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 31,500per year

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University information

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    43rd

  • Campus address

    University of Sussex, Sussex House, Falmer, Brighton, United Kingdom, BN1 9RH, United Kingdom

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World-leading development courses and highly regarded business programmes, with research expertise in sustainability, innovation, and artificial intelligence.
A university with an international reputation, Sussex welcomes students to its friendly community of academics and students of over 150 nationalities.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    34th out of 117

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    133 60%

    47th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    89.0 89%

    32nd

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    68th

    42

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