Artificial Intelligence
An exciting two-year part-time programme to give current and potential AI engineers the skills, theory and recognition they need to develop in their role. Candidates can gain a full MSc degree in this specialist area through a mixed learning process with an emphasis on practical application in the workplace. The programme is aimed at existing information technology professionals and those migrating from associated disciplines with the necessary computing and mathematics competencies.
Participants must complete the preparatory Certificate in Artificial Intelligence to the equivalent of a 2nd class honours level to be eligible for entry to the Masters, regardless of their prior qualifications or experience. Successful completion of the preparatory Course will lead to the award of a Certificate in Artificial Intelligence by UL (Special Purpose Award, Level 8, 12 ECT credits)
Key Fact
This programme is the national programme in Artificial Intelligence supported by Technology Ireland the ICT representative body. ICT Ireland Skillnet, gives a fee subsidy to eligible participants.
Entry requirements
Category 1: The principal entry requirement is a Level 8 honours degree, at minimum second class honours (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent), in a relevant engineering, computing, mathematics, science or technology discipline.
Category 2: Applicants who possess a Level 8 Honours degree in other disciplines, which have a significant mathematics and computing element, will also be considered.
Category 3: Applicants who possess a Level 8 honours degree at minimum second class honours in a non-numerate discipline and have a minimum of three years experiential learning in an appropriate computing discipline may also be considered. A decision on the suitability and relevance of their experiential learning will be made by the University of Limerick.
Category 4: Applicants who do not meet any of the minimum educational requirements but have:
at least seven years work experience in a relevant computing or engineering environment
and/or
are in a senior or supervisory role in a company engaged in activities relevant to the subject matter of the programme;
may be considered under the University of Limerick policy that allows for the Recognition of Prior Learning (both formal and informal/experiential learning), non-accredited personal and professional education; industry-accredited certifications; and work-based training.
Subjects taught
Programme Content
Year 1
Autumn Semester
• Introduction to Scientific Computing for AI
• Introduction to Deep Learning and Frameworks
Spring Semester
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Data Analytics
Summer Semester
• Advanced Topics Seminars and Project Specification
• Risk, Ethics, Governance and Artificial Intelligence
Year 2
Autumn Semester
• Machine Vision
• Machine Learning Applications
Spring Semester
• Deep Learning
• Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Ecosystems: Theory And
Practice
Summer Semester
• Project and Dissertation - AI
Duration
2 years part-time online Blended