South East Technological University- Carlow

 The programme is a Level 9, Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence with an exit award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Artificial Intelligence. The programme has been proposed, designed and developed to meet the current and expected growth, both nationally and internationally, in Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) has become one of the most exciting topics in computing today. Brought about by the improvement in available hardware and an array of free, open-sourced A.I. software libraries, it is one of the fastest growing areas within the ICT industry. It is already being used to develop smarter products and services, from self-driving cars and automated warehouses, to computer games and online chatbots. This Masters programme aims to provide students with a deep understanding of the important topics within Artificial Intelligence. Students will be equipped to apply them in real-life scenarios and to solve (sometimes difficult) business and/or societal problems. Students will learn to discern the possible utility of A.I.in the real world while understanding the practical considerations that arise, for example: algorithm efficiency, power source, speed, communication, movement, environmental conditions, safety, and ethics.What subjects will I study?Programming and Tools for A.I.Practical Machine LearningDeep LearningA.I. Application DomainsIntelligent Cyber Physical SystemsA.I. at the Edge (exploring A.I.s place in society)Research MethodsDissertation 

The eligibility criteria and the English language requirements for international students aspiring to study at IT Carlow are as follows:Undergraduate Entry RequirementsSecondary School Diploma, with good grades in courses such as language, Mathematics, and at least four other subjectsSome programmes require the provision of references and portfoliosFor English language requirements, refer to the table below:English Language TestsMinimum UG Score RequirementsTOEFL PBT – 550CBT – 213iBT – 79IELTS Academic5.5, with no less than 5.5 in any component.PTE Academic50-57GCE O-Level English Grade CTIE B2+TOEIC 700GCSE English Grade CCAEGrade CETAPPB2+Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level Grade DDuolingo (DET)90Undergraduate Advanced Entry RequirementsStudents are required to show certified copies of the university examination results of all the subjectsHigh school transcripts are requiredIELTS exam score: 5.5 bands or aboveAn interview is necessary for some programmesTaught Postgraduate Entry RequirementsStudents must have an honours degree in the related programmeFor English language requirements, refer to the table below:English Language TestsMinimum PG Score RequirementsTOEFLPBT – 575CBT – 232iBT – 90IELTS Academic6.0, with no less than 6.0 in any component.PTE Academic58-64GCE O-Level Englishn/aTIEC1TOEIC730GCSE EnglishGrade CCAEGrade CETAPPC1Irish Leaving Certificaten/aDET100Note: Some of the courses may have higher score requirements or different academic and language requirements. Please refer to the intended course page on the university website to check the exact limit on each course.