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Launch your career in AI, Cybersecurity or Data Science with the University of Aberdeen

As the birthplace of ARRIA NLG, and other successful spin-outs, the University of Aberdeen has a long-standing international reputation in areas such as machine learning, data science, natural language generation, and multi-agent systems.

We offer a range of industry-focused programmes in IT, Data Science, AI, and Cybersecurity, designed to suit students from a variety of backgrounds. Whether you're new to computing science and seeking a conversion programme to launch your career, or you already have experience in the field and want to advance further, our MSc programmes offer the perfect pathway.

Which programme should I study?

MSc Information Technology - Join our conversion programme specially designed for students with or without a computing science background who are looking to move into a career in IT or software development.

MSc Data Science - Designed to enable graduates of any undergraduate subject to take advantage of the growing career opportunities in the field of data science and data engineering.

MSc Artificial Intelligence - Learn the latest advances in AI such as data and text mining, knowledge representation and reasoning, machine learning, natural language generation, information visualisation and communication, and distributed AI systems.

MSc Cybersecurity - Learn how to evaluate, design and build privacy-preserving systems that can face the escalating threat from increasingly sophisticated hackers and ransomware gangs with our National Cyber Security Centre-accredited programme.

MSc Information Technology with Cybersecurity – This conversion programme is tailored for students from Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Business, or Science disciplines who are looking to transition into the rapidly changing IT and software development sector.