MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence and User Experience

Study a practical Master's combining AI, Data, UX and Psychology.

Course detail

Start Date

September

Duration

Full-time: 12 months or part-time: 24 months

Award Title

MSc

UCAS Code

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Programme Overview

Learn to design and interrogate AI systems with a clear understanding of human behaviour. As more organisations automate and move services online, there’s growing demand for people who understand both Artificial Intelligence (AI) and User Experience (UX).

We’re the first UK university to offer an MSc that brings together AI, UX research and applied psychology in one programme. Alongside a thorough grounding in data and AI techniques, you’ll explore theoretical concepts and test them in practice.

You’ll learn how to:

Apply psychology and AI principles when you design and evaluate systems.
Enrich AI solutions through robust UX research and interaction design.
Use data, AI and applied psychology to inform and iterate prototypes.

You’ll also examine the ethical responsibilities that come with developing AI applications, and what “responsible” human-centred AI looks like in real products and services.

This MSc is deliberately practical, with projects, group work and – where possible – work placements, so you graduate with a portfolio of evidence as well as a degree.

Be part of the next generation of AI talent

When you graduate, you’ll have a solid grounding in Data and AI techniques along with specialist knowledge and skills in Psychology and UX. Our aim is to create the next generation of AI talent, who recognise the role of human behaviour in technology use. Both the UK and Scottish Governments have urgently called for an increase in Data and AI skills, and the need for talented AI professionals at all levels is growing every year.

Who this course is for

This course is a strong fit if you:

Have a degree in computing, engineering, maths, physics, psychology, game design or a related physical, natural, life, biological or psychological science.
Have some experience of scripting and want to apply it to AI, data and UX problems.
Want to move into roles such as UX researcher, data scientist, AI / ML engineer, UX-focused developer or AI product specialist.
Care about how people actually use technology and want to build AI systems that are ethical, explainable and genuinely useful.

If your background is slightly different but you have relevant industry experience (for example in software development or networking), we’ll consider your application individually.

Career Options

You’ll graduate with a thorough knowledge of data and AI techniques plus specialist skills in applied psychology and UX.

Demand for AI talent is rising every year – UK labour-market data shows sustained growth in roles that require AI and machine learning skills – and junior UX professionals with strong technical skills are both highly employable and well paid.

This MSc can lead to roles such as:

UX or UI designer with a focus on AI-driven products
UX researcher or human–AI interaction specialist
Data scientist or machine learning software engineer
AI architect or AI product specialist
Researcher in AI, data science or human–computer interaction

You can also choose to continue into further postgraduate research in AI, UX or cognitive science.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

In Dundee’s booming tech cluster, Abertay leads both the £11.5M InGAME R&D project and the £11.7M cyberQuarter project, an academic and industry collaboration.

Our commitment to excellence in the tech sector translates into a first-rate learning environment for our students.

The Emergent Technology Centre (ETC)

The ETC is a research complex. It contains our 5G Pilot core for next-generation technology research in cybersecurity and AI-backed data-driven game experiences.

There are four interconnected labs:

A Game and IoT Developer Lab with complex systems simulation capabilities.
An Extended Reality Lab with sensor tracking systems for interactive experiences covering augmented, mixed and virtual realities.
An Immersion Lab able to profile quantitatively user interactions with technology including eye tracking, facial electromyography for reading emotions.
An Observation Lab, comprising an instrumented observation space and a separate observation room and waiting area for participants in experiments.

This area is supported by two technicians managing IoT and games technology devices such as AR, VR, tracking systems, 3D printer and more.

Alumni Stories

Check out Keeley and Veronika's stories - both graduated from the MSc Applied AI and UX in 2023 and were recipients of the DataLab Scholarship.

Keeley Bunting

Keeley completed an MSc in Applied Artificial Intelligence and User Experience and was the recipient of a scholarship from the Data Lab

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Veronika Zakharchenko

Originally from Ukraine, Veronika moved to Dundee in 2022 and fell in love with all things Scottish.

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How the Course Works

Full-time on-campus students complete the degree in one year (three terms, with the Master’s project in term 3). Part-time students normally study over two years (two terms in year one, three in year two, with the project in the final term).

The Master’s project is an independent research project under guidance of supervisors.

Programme Structure Snapshot

Across the programme you’ll typically:

Build foundations in AI, data science, UX and applied psychology – learning core methods, tools and frameworks.
Go deeper into advanced topics such as machine learning, human–AI interaction and experimental design, working on team-based projects.
Complete an independent Master’s project, often linked to an industry or research partner, where you apply what you’ve learned to a substantial AI/UX problem.

Full details of individual modules are listed in the Modules tab.

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Learning

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Most modules are assessed through practice-based coursework – project work, student-led presentations and workplace-simulation group projects. Some modules use a mixture of coursework and formal examination.

Learning and assessment by theme

AI and UX: Strongly practice-based, making use of assessment by project and professional discussions.

Data science: Lab-based practicals and workplace simulation group project.

Psychology modules: Assessed through project-based work, with emphasis on research design and analyses.

Lectures introduce key concepts, theories and techniques. Tutorials and lab sessions deepen your understanding and build confidence with tools and methods. Throughout the course you’ll be expected to contribute actively to group work, discussions, seminars and independent study.

Assessment

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The taught course will be assessed using a combination of written coursework, presentations, examinations and portfolios, with a written dissertation at MSc level.

Entry Requirements

Choosing the right master’s is about both fit and eligibility.

We normally look for at least a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject. We’ll also consider applicants from other backgrounds who can demonstrate strong quantitative or technical skills and a clear interest in AI, data and user experience, and we may take relevant professional experience in areas such as software development, UX, data analysis or related fields into account.

Use the UK and International entry tabs to check the qualifications we accept, then use your application to tell us about any coding, UX or digital projects you’ve undertaken and any relevant work experience.

UK Entry
International Entry

Applicants should have a minimum of a lower second-class (2:2) honours degree in Anatomy & Physiology, Biology and Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computing, Engineering, Game Design, Maths, Physics or Psychology (i.e. Physical, Natural, Life, Biological or Psychological Sciences). The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants who did not cover the appropriate subjects during their degree will be considered if they have relevant industry experience.

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants from across the world. Please select the country of your qualification from the searchable list below to view entry requirements. If you have different qualifications to those listed, please contact us using the form below.

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Academic Requirements

Applicants will typically require a minimum Diplomë e Nivelit të Pare/Bachelor degree score of 7.5 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a minimum Specialist/Bachelor degree score of 70% or 3.0 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a minimum Bachelor degree / Fachhochschuldiplom / Diplom (FH) score of 3.0 on the 5-point scale in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a minimum Bakalavr/Diplomu score of 70% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree from BUET of 4 years or more, or a Master's degree, with a minimum score of 60% or 3.0 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Specialist degree or Master's degree with a minimum score of 7 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Licentiaat / Licencié with a minimum score of 12 or 60% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a minimum Licenciado/Título score of 65% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree (5-6 years) with a minimum score of 70%, or a Master's degree with a minimum score of 60%, in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Título de Licenciado/a or a Título/Título de Bacharel with a mimimum score of 65% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum score of 4.0 (out of 6) in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum score of C+, 65% or 2.5 (on a 4-point scale) in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants wil typically require one of: a 4-year Bachelor Degree/Licence; Diplome d’Etudues Supérieures de Commerce; Diplôme d'Ingénieur; Maîtrise / Master sans thèse; with a minimum score of 11, or a GPA of 2.7 (on a 4-point scale) in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree/Baccalauréat with a minimum score of 2.5 (4-point scale), 62% or C+ average in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum 70% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Licenciado/Título/Maestro with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Baccalaureus / Baccalaurea or Diploma - Visoko obrazovanje (4- 6 years) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Título de Licenciado/ Arquitecto/ Doctor/Ingeniero/Máster with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum score of 6.0 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bakalář degree with a minimum score of 2.0 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree / Candidatus Philosophiae / Professionsbachelor with a minimum score of 7 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Título de Licenciado or Título with a minimum score of 70% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree (from a university) with a minimum GPA of 65% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Licenciado, Título or Título de Maestro/Maestria with a minimum score of 6.5 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bakalaurusekraad (Bachelor degree) or Rakenduskõrgharidusõppe Diplom (Professional Higher Education Diploma) with a minimum score of 3 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants from an Ethiopian university will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum score of 2.75 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree / Kandidaatti / Kandidat with a minimum score of 1 (4-point scale) or 2.5 (5-point scale) in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Diplôme d'Ingénieur / Licence / Grade de Licence / Licence Professionnelle / Grade de Licence Professionnelle with a minimum score of 12 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree or Specialist degree with a minimum score of 70% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor or Fachhochschuldiplom / Diplom (FH) with a score of 3.5 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (4-point scale), or 50% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Ptychio (AEA or TEI) degree with a minimum GPA of 6.0 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Graduate Diploma or Master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4-point scale) in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require an Alapfokozat (Bachelor degree) or Egyetemi Oklevél (University Diploma) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Baccalaureus / Bakkalárpróf with a minimum GPA of 6.0 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor of Arts / Science / Commerce / Professional Subject with a minimum GPA of 2.9 (4-point scale) or 55-65% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Degree Sarjana I (S1) with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Degree with a minimum score of 13 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 65% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum score of a 2.2 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Diploma Accademico di Primo Livello, Diploma de Mediatore Linguistico, Laurea, or Licenza de Accademia de Belle Arti with a minimum score of 94 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 55%, 2.0, or grade C in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree or Advanced Diploma with a minimum GPA of 60% or 2.2 (4-point scale) in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 65% or 2.5 (4-point scale) in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree/ Bakalavr or Specialist Diploma with a minimum GPA of 70%, 2.3 (4-point scale), or 3.6 (5-point scale) in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA percentage of 50% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.6 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree or Specialist Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.6 (5-point scale) in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bakalaura Diploms with a minimum score of 6 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree/Licence with a minimum GPA of 2.8 (4-point scale), score of 12 (French 20-point scale), or 70% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bakalauro Diplomas with a minimum overall score of 7 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum overall score of 14 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically be require a Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.4 (4-point scale), 4.5 (6-point scale) or 50% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants with a professional Bachelor's degree may be considered, though this must be in a related subject area.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum score of 55% (lower second classification) in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Título de Licenciado/Titulo or Grado/Título de Maestro/Maestría with a minimum GPA of 7.5 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Diploma de Licenta (Bachelor degree) or Diploma de Magistru (Master's degree) with a minimum score of 8.0 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Grau de Licenciado/a with a minimum score of 14, or Grau de Maestre with a minimum score of 12 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Honours degree / Professional Bachelor degree (competed after 2009) or Master's degree with a minimum score of 60% or grade C in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a 4 year Bachelor's degree with a minimum score of 70%, or Master's degree with a minimum score of 60% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum grade of 6 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or 50% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelorgrad (Bachelor degree) or a Candidatus/a Magisterii with a minimum overall grade C in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.3 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree (4-5 years) with a minimum GPA of 2.6 or 60% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or 70% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Grado Académico de Bachiller or Título de Licenciado / Título (Profesional) with a minimum score of 12 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree from a well-ranked university with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (5-point scale), 2.5 (4-point scale), or 82% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Licencjat / Inżynier with a minimum score of 4 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Licenciado with a minimum score of 14 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Diplomă de Licenţă (Bachelor degree) with a minimum score of 7 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree (Honours) with a minimum score of 12/20 or 60% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (4-point scale), 3.25 (5-point scale), or 73% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Diplomirani (Bachelor's degree) with a minimum GPA of 7 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7 (4-point scale) or 3.5 (5-point scale) in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bakalár (Bachelor's degree) with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (4-point scale) or 72% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Diploma o pridobljeni univerzitetni izobrazbi (University Degree) with a minimum GPA of 7.0 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree or Professional Bachelor degree with a minimum score of 60% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Título Universitario Oficial de Graduado / Título Universitario Oficial de Licenciado with a minimum GPA of 6.0 (10-point scale) in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum score of 60% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a good Bachelor's degree / Kandidatexamen / Yrkesexamen with a majority of credits at G in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Diploma/Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (6-point scale), 6.0 (10-point scale), or 3.0 (reverse 5-point scale) in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 60-70% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Specialist Diploma or Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.8 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 50% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.6 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (4-point scale) or 65% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Yokary bilim Hakynda Sahadatnama (Diploma of HE) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (5-point scale) in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Specialist degree or Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (4-point scale) or 4.0 (5-point scale) in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7 in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Diplomi (Specialist Diploma) with a minimum GPA of 70% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 56%, or grade C+ in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Honours degree with a minimum GPA of 60% in either Design, Engineering, Computing, Physical, Natural, Life or Biological sciences. The course is designed for students with some experience of scripting.

Sorry, we're still working on entry requirements for qualifications from your country. Please contact us using the form below and give details of your qualifications and which Abertay course you are interested in, and we'll get back to you.

Applicants who do not cover the appropriate subjects during their degree will be considered if they have relevant industry experience. This would normally be a minimum of two years' experience of working in the area of software development or networking in either a promoted post or with a significant level of responsibility.

All courses at Abertay University are taught in English. If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you meet our English language requirements.

Please see English Language Requirements for the full list of accepted qualifications and further details.

For more information on the application process, tuition fees and scholarships, studying in Scotland, and to contact our International Team, please visit our International Students page.

Fees and Funding

Please note: this course will run over 16 months full-time and 28 months part-time if you begin your studies in January.

Postgraduate study is a significant investment, so it’s important to understand the full picture.

The tuition fees you’ll pay and the funding available depend on factors such as your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you’re studying. If you’re studying a postgraduate taught (PGT) degree, your fee status will be classed as one of the following:

Scotland
England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland
International

Fee Status

Your fee status is typically based on the country where you’ve lived on a regular, non-temporary basis for the three years prior to the start of your course.

We’ll confirm your tuition fees once you’ve applied.

International

International includes applicants from EU countries who do not hold Pre-Settled or Settled Status in the UK. (Students from the Republic of Ireland are not included.)

Annual Tuition Fees

Fee Status	2025/26	2026/27
Scotland	£7,900	£7,900*
England/Wales/N Ireland/Rep of Ireland	£10,400	£10,400*
International	£17,000	£19,950**

_{*Tuition fees for 2026/27 are still under review and may be subject to change.}

_{**Eligible international students will automatically receive a scholarship worth between £3,000-£7,000 over the duration of their course.}

More information

Find out about grants, bursaries, maintenance loans and living costs in our postgraduate taught fees and funding section.

Scholarships

Abertay Postgraduate Taught rUK Scholarship

This £1,000 award is open to all prospective new postgraduate students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The Data Lab Scholarship

A fully funded fee scholarship available for those applying for the Applied Artificial Intelligence & User Experience MSc, and the MSc Fintech.

Abertay International Scholarship

An award of up to £3,000 per year for up to a maximum of four years, for prospective new international undergraduate and postgraduate taught students.

How to Apply

You apply directly to Abertay using our online form.

To strengthen your application:

Explain why you want to work in AI, data and/or UX, and what kind of roles you’re aiming for.
Summarise your academic background in relevant subjects (for example, computing, engineering, maths, physics, psychology or game design).
Give concrete examples of your scripting or coding experience – modules, projects, tools and languages you’ve used.
Highlight any professional, internship or personal projects where you’ve built or evaluated digital products or services.

If you’re changing direction from a different field, be explicit about the skills you’re bringing with you and how this MSc will help you make that transition.

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Scotland's first Adobe Creative Campus

All Abertay students have access to Adobe Express, empowering you to enhance digital skills with industry-leading tools.

In late 2024, Abertay proudly became the first institution in Scotland to achieve the designation of Adobe Creative Campus.

The Adobe Creative Campus programme is an initiative involving a select group of colleges and universities dedicated to empowering staff and students across all disciplines with essential digital skills for success in both the workplace and the classroom.

Adobe Creative Campus

Information for International Applicants

Learn more about Abertay's English language requirements, as well as visa information.

English Language Requirements

Explore English language requirements for entry to Abertay University.

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Visa Information

All the information you need about visa requirements for studying here at Abertay University.

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International Students

Find everything you need to know about applying to Abertay as an international student.

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Graduate School

Our Graduate School is a dedicated facility providing support, training and professional development opportunities to our vibrant postgraduate community. Specially designed to promote integration and inculcation of interdisciplinary working in our next generation of researchers, postgraduates study and learn together at Abertay – from Environmental Management to Law, Psychology, Bioscience, Economics and Business, Cybersecurity and Computer Games Development.

Learn more about our Graduate School

Joining our Postgraduate Community

When you join us as a postgraduate student or researcher, you’ll be joining a community of creative likeminded scholars and will automatically be provided with access to our dedicated study and social spaces – a forum in which you can meet, work and learn with other researchers and postgraduates from across the University.

You’ll benefit from training and professional development opportunities, as well as support with funding applications, placement opportunities, teaching support, public engagement and outreach activity.

Make the most of your Masters

The 'Making the Most of Masters' project provides opportunities for master’s students to undertake work based projects, enhancing your employability at the same time as studying for your master’s degree.

Working with external organisations and employers, the projects are an integral part of your academic programme, and address real needs within an organisation, meaning you’ll have the opportunity to add valuable experience to your CV.

Find out more about‌ Making the Most of Masters

Explore our Dundee Campus

Abertay is conveniently located on a city centre campus, with all of its buildings within a quarter of a mile of each other. Shops, recreational facilities and the main bus and train stations are a short walk away.

Our Campus

Why Abertay?

We're proud of our students and graduates, and we believe there's no better place to study if you're looking for a degree that helps you stand out as an exceptional candidate in an increasingly competitive job market.

Why Abertay

Living in Dundee

Dundee is a city of contrasts. It's vibrant and cosmopolitan, but also friendly, compact and affordable. The first UK city to be awarded UNESCO City of Design status, Dundee has a rich history of innovation and creativity, and, in recent years, has become a hub for the digital industries.

Living in Dundee & Scotland