Start Date between Sept 23 - July 26

The aim of the module is for students to understand methods of analysis that allow people to gain insights from complex data. The module covers the theoretical basis of a variety of approaches, placed into a practical context using different application domains.

Algorithms and algorithmic problem solving are at the heart of computer science. This module introduces students to the design and analysis of efficient algorithms and data structures. Students learn how to quantify the efficiency of an algorithm and what algorithmic solutions are efficient. Techniques for designing efficient algorithms are taught, including efficient data structures, standard methods such as Divide-and-Conquer and Dynamic Programming as well as more advanced techniques for computationally intractable problems and large data sets. This is done using illustrative and fundamental problems relevant to AI.

Algorithms and algorithmic problem solving are at the heart of computer science. This module introduces students to the design and analysis of efficient algorithms and data structures. Students learn how to quantify the efficiency of an algorithm and what algorithmic solutions are efficient. Techniques for designing efficient algorithms are taught, including efficient data structures, standard methods such as Divide-and-Conquer and Dynamic Programming as well as more advanced techniques for computationally intractable problems and large data sets. This is done using illustrative and fundamental problems relevant to AI.

Machine learning is a rapidly developing research area which takes an algorithmic approach to identifying patterns and statistical regularities in data without or with limited human intervention, often with the aim of supporting decision making. In this module you will learn to apply a number of machine learning techniques that are widely used in industry, government, and other large organisations. You will learn how the different approaches relate to and are motivated by statistics and will gain practical experience in the application of these techniques on real and simulated datasets.

The module introduces the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), taking a strongly integrative and state of the art approach based on deep neural networks. In line with the use of AI in key sectors (e.g. finance, health, law), there is an emphasis on the combination of multiple input modalities – specifically, combining images, text and structured data. Students gain hands-on experience in developing AI systems to address real-world problems, providing the knowledge and skills necessary to develop an AI system as part of an MSc project.

The module will provide an introduction to linguistic theory and terminology. Students will develop understanding of and the ability to use algorithms and resources for implementing and evaluating text mining and analytics systems. Students will be supported to develop solutions using open-source and commercial toolkits, and will be encouraged to consider the applications of data mining and text analytics through case studies in information retrieval and extraction.

This module is designed to help students develop and demonstrate the skills required to carry out a substantial individual project in a chosen aspect of Artificial Intelligence. Core skills for conducting the individual project are developed through guided online learning.

This module is designed to give those with little or no programming experience a firm foundation in programming for data analysis and AI systems, recognising a diversity of backgrounds. The module will also fully stretch those with substantial prior programming experience (e.g. computer scientists) to extend their programming and system-building knowledge through self-learning supported by on-line courseware.

This module is designed to give those with little or no programming experience a firm foundation in programming for data analysis and AI systems, recognising a diversity of backgrounds. The module will also fully stretch those with substantial prior programming experience (e.g. computer scientists) to extend their programming and system-building knowledge through self-learning supported by on-line courseware.

The aim of the module is for students to understand methods of analysis that allow people to gain insights from complex data. The module covers the theoretical basis of a variety of approaches, placed into a practical context using different application domains.

Machine learning is a rapidly developing research area which takes an algorithmic approach to identifying patterns and statistical regularities in data without or with limited human intervention, often with the aim of supporting decision making. In this module you will learn to apply a number of machine learning techniques that are widely used in industry, government, and other large organisations. You will learn how the different approaches relate to and are motivated by statistics and will gain practical experience in the application of these techniques on real and simulated datasets.

The module introduces the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), taking a strongly integrative and state of the art approach based on deep neural networks. In line with the use of AI in key sectors (e.g. finance, health, law), there is an emphasis on the combination of multiple input modalities – specifically, combining images, text and structured data. Students gain hands-on experience in developing AI systems to address real-world problems, providing the knowledge and skills necessary to develop an AI system as part of an MSc project.

The module will provide an introduction to linguistic theory and terminology. Students will develop understanding of and the ability to use algorithms and resources for implementing and evaluating text mining and analytics systems. Students will be supported to develop solutions using open-source and commercial toolkits, and will be encouraged to consider the applications of data mining and text analytics through case studies in information retrieval and extraction.

This module is designed to help students develop and demonstrate the skills required to carry out a substantial individual project in a chosen aspect of Artificial Intelligence. Core skills for conducting the individual project are developed through guided online learning.