Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

• All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you want to discuss your previous qualifications and experience before applying, please contact us now via LiveChat.

Applicants should possess either: 

• A minimum of a 2:2 class degree in a suitable technical subject other than Computer Science or IT, equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree, coupled with two years’ experience in employment; or 
• Professional work experience and/or other prior qualifications, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 
• All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5.
• If you don’t have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take our free online English test to assess your proficiency. You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree

• 120 credits to achieve the postgraduate diploma (PGDip)
• Global Trends in Computer Science (15 credits)
• Mathematics and Statistics for Data Science and AI (15 credits)
• Software Development in Practice (15 credits)
• Databases and Information Systems (15 credits)
• Elective modules: choose three: 
• Reasoning and Intelligent Systems (15 credits) 
• Machine Learning in Practice (15 credits) 
• Multi-Agent Systems Robotics (15 credits)
• Deep Learning (15 credits)
• Natural Language Processing and Understanding (15 credits) 
• Research Methods in Computer Science (15 credits)

• PGDip: £12,000 
• These fees* are fully inclusive of all costs, including all teaching materials, core textbooks, assessments and resits. 
• Scholarships and discounts
• In addition to the Executive Scholarship, you may also be able to benefit from the following scholarships and discounts:
• Full payment discount
• If you choose to pay for your postgraduate programme up-front, we will apply an additional 5% discount to your tuition fee.
• Executive Scholarships
• Executive Scholarships of 15% are available for all Business and Management programmes including the MBA, for enrolments during the 2021/22 academic year.
• Regional Scholarships
• Regional Scholarships of up to 15% are available for international students based overseas in eligible countries
• Alumni discount 
• University of Liverpool graduates going on to study an online master’s programme can benefit from a 10% discount on the tuition fees.