MRes Applied Artificial Intelligence

MRes Applied Artificial Intelligence

Award

MRes

Start Date

To be confirmed

Duration

12 months

Mode

Full-time

Location

University of Bolton

The MRes Applied Artificial Intelligence is a full-time research degree. Combining rigorous training in advanced research skills with a personalised research project to build deep subject knowledge in the application of artificial intelligence to fields such as healthcare, finance, engineering and environmental science, this exciting postgraduate programme is designed to inspire your imagination, foster your creativity and support you in achieving your ambitions.

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Course Overview

This University of Bolton's Masters by Research degree in Applied Artificial Intelligence is a multidisciplinary research training programme which has been designed to be truly novel and sui generis. It has been designed to inspire the imagination and foster creativity while providing rigorous training in advanced research skills and deep subject knowledge.

This MRes in Applied Artificial Intelligence prepares students to become domain-specific AI experts, equipping them with cutting-edge AI research skills to revolutionize various fields through data-driven innovation.

The programme is delivered through a staged and flexible approach enabling you to develop research skills as preparation for a PhD or Professional Doctorate. Embedded within the programme is collaborative research, which prepares you for research within employment. Opportunities will be available for students to undertake applied research projects involving knowledge exchange.

The MRes programme will provide a common foundation for PhD or Professional Doctorate programmes with interim award available following the gaining of 60 credits (PgCert) and an exit award of the 180 credit MRes.

Highlights

Key Features

Entry Requirements

Where changes are made to material information contained in this course description or a decision is taken to suspend a course between the offer of admissions and enrolment, we will inform applicants at the earliest possible opportunity and will outline the various options available to the applicant.

Career Opportunities

You will develop transferable skills of independent thought and critical analysis, analysing and evaluating complex issues and solving unfamiliar problems, presenting ideas clearly and with confidence, and working independently.

What can I do with this qualification?

The programme is designed to prepare you for a career where research is a key component, whether that is in academia or elsewhere. It provides a foundation for further (doctoral) study.

Alternative career options

Here are some career options you can pursue with an MRes. Please bear in mind that some of these options require prior experience and/or additional qualifications).

  • Scientific Advisor/Manager
  • Academic Research Assistant
  • Research and Development Technician/Assistant
  • Market Researcher
  • Researcher
  • Research Analyst
  • Research Advisor/Manager
  • Public relations
  • Information systems
  • Market research analysis
  • Product management
Fees & Funding

Home/EU Fees

No fee information is currently available, please contact the University of Bolton’s Academic Fees team by emailing AcademicFees@bolton.ac.uk for more information.

International Fees

No fee information is currently available, please contact the University of Bolton’s Academic Fees team by emailing AcademicFees@bolton.ac.uk for more information.

Bursaries

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Important note regarding tuition fees: EU nationals who meet residency requirements (have settled or pre-settled status) may be eligible for 'Home' fee status. If you do not meet these residency requirements, overseas fees will apply. Irish citizens living in the UK or Ireland will be eligible for 'Home' fee status under the Common Travel Area arrangement. Please read the student finance for EU students web page on www.gov.uk for information.

The fees for a student's course of study will be set for the normal duration of that course subject only to inflationary increases – measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded in March each year to take effect for subsequent start dates.

How to apply

Home Applicants

Course application details are unavailable at present

International Applicants

Course application details are unavailable at present

Partner Organisation Applicants

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Teaching & Assessment

The bespoke programme will be delivered using a blended learning approach, combining face-to-face block delivery sessions with online and practical work as appropriate. A range of learning and teaching methods will be employed, including (face-to-face or online) lectures, seminars, tutorials, discussion groups, guest speakers and master classes. A significant amount of personal study time is expected to be undertaken by the student comprising, for example, background reading, online activities, assessment work and preparation for sessions.

Assessment methods
The assessment strategy for the programme is designed to ensure that students achieve the overall aims and learning outcomes of the programme, as well as the learning outcomes for individual modules. Assessment serves several functions. Assessment is used to evaluate your achievement; however, assessment also serves to help students organise and develop their learning. Feedback from assessment serves an important educational function and can help students develop their skills and understanding of their own strengths and weaknesses. The types of assessment students will be required to complete fall into two general categories, formative and summative. Formative assessments are activities that do not contribute to students' overall module grade. They are however an integral part of the learning strategy for a module and students are required to complete them. Students will receive feedback on their level of achievement; this may take a variety of forms. Summative assessments are those assessment activities for which the marks will contribute to the overall module grade. Students will also receive feedback on these assessments so that they will know what they have done well and where they can improve. Many different forms of assessment are employed on the programme. For both formative and summative purposes, the major forms are: coursework; reports, case studies; oral presentations, research proposals and an extended project.

Learning Activities
A range of learning and teaching methods will be employed, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, discussion groups, assessment work and preparation for sessions. Assessment will be by a combination of coursework and practical exercises, such as the preparation of presentations and posters. A final research project will form part of the assessment. A significant amount of personal study time is expected to be undertaken by the student comprising, for example, background reading, online activities. This programme adopts a blended style of learning and teaching including online delivery and engagement where appropriate.

Modules

The modules listed below may be a mixture of compulsory and optional. You may not have the opportunity to study all the modules shown as part of the course.

  • Academic Skills and Professional Development
  • MRes Specialism: Critical Insights
  • Advanced Research Methodology
  • Collaborative Project
  • Research Project

Assessment methods

Level Assessment method
Level 1 Coursework 88%
Practical exams 12%

Learning Activities

Level Activity
Level 1 Guided independent study 90%
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 10%

The university will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver your course as described in its published material and the programme specification for the academic year in which you begin your course. The university considers changes to courses very carefully and the university will minimise any changes. Please be aware that our courses are subject to review on an ongoing basis and changes may be necessary due to legitimate staffing, financial, regulatory and academic reasons. The content of course modules and mode of associated assessments may be updated on an annual basis. This is to ensure that all modules are up-to-date and responsive to employment and sector needs. The published course material and the programme specification contain indicative ‘optional modules’ that may be subject to change due to circumstances outside of our control. For this reason, we cannot guarantee to run any specific optional module.

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Help Centre

We have the answers to your questions, find all the advice and support in one place.

Part of the University of Bolton Group

Bolton college
Alliance learning
Anderton centre2
QQA Scheme Participant