Joint Masters Data Science and AI

Study data science and AI with global experts at both the University of Birmingham and IIT Madras. Prepare for an exciting career with industrial experience and cutting-edge research projects.

Joint Masters Data Science and AI with global experts at both the University of Birmingham and IIT Madras. Learn more..

Academic requirements

You will be considered for this programme if you have the following academic scores:

• Indian undergraduate: Bachelor’s degree with 60% and above in Science and/or Engineering
• Other: Equivalent of a UK 2:1 Honours degree in a numerate discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Economics, or another programme with substantial Mathematics content).

English requirements

At least a 2.1 in a numerate first degree, plus our standard requirements for English proficiency:

• The IELTS requirement is 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band. The equivalencies for this from the Indian Standard XII English are: - 80% from ISC, CBSE, and Maharashtra
  - 75% from West Bengal
  - 85% from Other State boards
• TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing;
• PTE Academic: Pearson Test of English (PTE) including online: PTE Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills.
• Applicants with appropriate grades in Standard XII English (English Core/English Elective/Functional English in CBSE) do not require additional SELT qualifications.

A valid English qualification is required on the enrolment date of the programme, not the arrival date to the UK for the part of the programme studied at Birmingham.

Further information on International student entry requirements.