Direct answer
The University of Surrey’s MSc Artificial Intelligence for 2026/27 entry requires a minimum of a UK 2:2 honours degree for both the one-year full-time and the two-year full-time (with placement) routes. The official course page does not publish a specific percentage equivalency for Chinese Bachelor’s degrees. The overseas tuition fee is £28,000 for the one-year full-time programme and £29,200 for the full-time (with placement) programme. Both September 2026 and February 2027 start dates are available.
Entry requirements stated on the official page
The University of Surrey lists a single entry requirement for all attendance modes of the MSc Artificial Intelligence: a 2:2 minimum (UK honours degree classification). This requirement appears under the “Typical offer” field for the full-time, full-time (with placement), and part-time options. The page does not provide a country-specific grade conversion for China. Applicants who hold a Chinese Bachelor’s degree must verify the accepted equivalency directly with the university’s admissions team, as no fixed percentage is published on this programme page.
Course options and start dates
You can begin this programme in September 2026 or February 2027. For each start date, the university offers three attendance modes:
- Full-time (1 year)
- Full-time with placement (2 years)
- Part-time (5 years)
The full-time (with placement) route includes a second year spent in industry. The course page states that this option benefits from Surrey’s strong employer links, but it does not guarantee a specific placement role, employer, or employment outcome.
Overseas tuition fees
The published overseas fees for 2026/27 are:
- Full-time (1 year): £28,000
- Full-time with placement (2 years): £29,200
- Part-time: £3,200 per 15 credits
These figures are listed under the “Overseas fees” field for each attendance mode. The page also notes that scholarships and funding are available, but it does not detail specific award amounts or eligibility criteria for international students on this programme.
Programme structure and content
If you study full-time, you take eight taught modules across two semesters and complete a year-long project. The project involves part-time work during semesters and full-time work during the summer period (for September starters) or between semesters (for February starters). The course includes compulsory modules such as Fundamentals of Machine Learning and Topics in People-Centred AI, alongside optional modules covering computer vision, speech and audio processing, and the ethics and regulation of AI. The programme draws on research from the Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI and the Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing.
Professional recognition
The MSc is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council. The official page states that this accreditation fully meets the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
What the official page does not confirm
The course page does not publish a Chinese Bachelor’s degree percentage equivalency. It also does not provide a detailed breakdown of English language proficiency requirements, application deadlines, or deposit amounts. These details require a live recheck with the university’s international admissions office or the specific programme admissions page. The page mentions that modules are subject to teaching availability, student demand, and class size caps, which means module offerings may change.
FAQ
What is the minimum UK degree classification for the MSc Artificial Intelligence?
Does the course page give a specific percentage requirement for a Chinese Bachelor’s degree?
No. The page only publishes the UK 2:2 minimum. No Chinese percentage equivalency is listed.
How much are the overseas fees for the full-time (with placement) route?
The overseas fee for the two-year full-time (with placement) programme is £29,200.
Can I start the MSc Artificial Intelligence in February?
Yes. A February 2027 start date is available for full-time, full-time (with placement), and part-time study.
Is the programme accredited by a professional body?
Yes. The MSc is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
Does the placement route guarantee a job after graduation?
No. The course page describes the placement year as an opportunity to spend your second year in industry, but it does not promise a specific placement or any employment outcome.
Official sources
The information in this article is drawn exclusively from the University of Surrey’s official MSc Artificial Intelligence course page for 2026 entry: Artificial Intelligence MSc masters course | University of Surrey.
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