Computer & AI
Machine Learning MSc
University College LondonA specialist one-year MSc covering supervised learning, probabilistic modelling, reinforcement learning, deep learning, NLP and machine vision.
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Study Level
Master's Degree
Study Mode
On Campus
Duration
1 calendar year full-time
Programme Overview
UCL's Machine Learning MSc provides advanced theoretical and practical training in modern machine learning.
Students develop strong foundations in supervised learning and can study topics including probabilistic and unsupervised learning, graphical models, reinforcement learning, machine vision, statistical natural language processing, Bayesian deep learning and applied deep learning.
Some teaching is delivered in collaboration with organisations including the Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit and Google DeepMind.
Students complete a substantial research project that may be undertaken with an academic or industry partner.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should normally hold at least an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree or equivalent international qualification in a highly quantitative subject.
Suitable subjects include:
Computer Science
Mathematics
Electrical Engineering
Physical Sciences
Other strongly quantitative disciplines
Applicants should be comfortable with undergraduate mathematics, including linear algebra and calculus.
Relevant professional experience may also be considered.
English-Language Requirements
UCL English Language Level 2 is required.
Applicants must satisfy UCL's current Level 2 requirement using an approved qualification such as IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson PTE or Cambridge English.
Applicants should verify the current Level 2 overall and component scores before applying.
Career Outcomes
Scholarship Information
UCL Computer Science provides access to departmental and university scholarship opportunities. For 2026 entry, eligible UCL Computer Science programmes including Machine Learning MSc were included in scholarship initiatives such as Martingale Scholars. Other UCL scholarships may be based on academic merit, financial need, nationality or other eligibility conditions. Applicants should check UCL's official Computer Science scholarships and central funding database for the relevant admission cycle.