Data and artificial intelligence (AI)

This field involves the use of algorithms, computational models, and machine learning techniques to analyse big data and make predictions or decisions.

Relevant Skills

Data analysis, machine learning, problem-solving, technical skills.

Link to Financial Services

Professionals with expertise in data and AI can drive innovations in algorithmic trading, customer data analysis, risk management, and automated customer service solutions in financial services.

These descriptions not only showcase the scope of each interest but also articulate how each can be applied within the context of financial services, highlighting potential career paths and the relevance of associated skills.

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Relevant specialisations

Undergraduate 


Course:

BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Diploma in Industrial Training


Study:

In-Person

Postgraduate 


Course:

MSc Data Science (full-time) / (part-time)


Study:

In-Person

Apprenticeships 


Course:

BSc (Hons) Data Science (GA)


Study:

Online

Undergraduate 


Course:

BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)


Study:

Online

Postgraduate 


Course:

MSc Artificial Intelligence (full-time) / (part-time)


Study:

In-Person

Undergraduate 


Course:

BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)


Study:

In-Person

Postgraduate 


Course:

MSc Automation & Control 


Study:

Online
In-Person

Postgraduate 


Course:

MSc Robotics and Autonomous Systems Engineering


Study:

In-Person

Executive 


Course:

Data Science – MSc 


Study:

Online

Funded Short Course 


Course:

Data Use and Business Analytics for Scottish SMEs


Study:

Online

Undergraduate 


Course:

BSc (Hons) Data Science – Undergraduate, Full-time


Study:

Online

Postgraduate 


Course:

MSc Data Science


Study:

Online

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