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  Artificial Intelligence with Speech and Multimodal Interaction - MSc/PGDip


Heriot-Watt University    School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences

Full time & Part time September PGDip, MSc 9-12 months full time, 2 years part time
Computer Science (8)

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Are you fascinated by the idea of creating AI systems like Siri or Cortana that can understand and converse with humans? Look no further than our Artificial Intelligence with Speech and Multimodal Interaction programme. Gain in-depth knowledge of Natural Language Processing, machine learning, and spoken dialogue systems. Explore multimodal interfaces and Human-Robot Interaction. You'll even have the chance to develop and test your own Conversational Agent using cutting-edge robots. With a focus on practical problem-solving, this MSc/PGDip programme is perfect for those with a good honours degree in computing or IT. Don't worry if your degree is not in this field - compensating qualifications or experience may still get you admitted.

About the course

If you have ever wondered how to build an AI system like Siri or Cortana which can understand human language and carry out conversations with people, or how to build an interactive robot that can speak with humans, then this programme will provide all the knowledge and skills you need.

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Entry Requirements

Admission requires a good honours degree that includes a substantial component of computing or IT. Candidates holding less than a good honours degree, or its equivalent, but with compensating qualifications or experience may be admitted to the Postgraduate Diploma programme. Transfer to the MSc will be possible later on if exam and course work are at MSc level.


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Scholarships

- This scholarship is available only for new full time students beginning in September 2019 and cannot be deferred.
- To receive the scholarship, you must be self-funding i.e not fully sponsored by your employer, a company or in receipt of a full scholarship from another source.
- The scholarship cannot be received in combination with any other Heriot-Watt fee-abatement award such as a partnership fee discount or alumni award.
- The scholarship cannot be used in lieu of any reduction to the deposit you are required to pay as part of the admissions process (applicable to international fee status students only).
- Payment of the scholarship will be paid as a fee abatement i.e. your fees will be automatically reduced by the amount awarded. Students will not be able to receive a cash alternative.
- This scholarship is applicable for ‘new’ students only, i.e. those who have not studied with us at any of our campuses before. Students who have studied with us previously will instead be eligible for our alumni award.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£1,500 - £3,000

Eligibility

You must be a self-funding student and have achieved, or be on track to achieve, the minimum academic entry criteria for the programme you wish to study from a fully recognised, high ranking institution. You must be studying full-time on our UK campuses and must begin your studies in September 2019.

Application Procedure

Eligible students will be identified as part of the academic admissions process and therefore you do not need to complete a separate application form. Successful candidates will have the award detailed on their offer letters and, where appropriate, their CAS letters for visa purposes. To secure your scholarship you simply accept your offer of a place to study with us.


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