Master of Artificial Intelligence–MAI 180 points Qualification regulations

1. (a) Before enrolment, a candidate for the MAI degree shall have:

(i) completed a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related subject with an average grade of at least B in the relevant final year courses; and

(ii) been accepted by the head of school or nominee as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

(b) Requirement (a)(i) may be waived or varied by the associate dean for a candidate who has had extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

2. (a) Except as provided in section 4 of this statute, the course of study for the MAI shall consist of:

Part 1: (i) AIML 430;

(ii) 45 further points from AIML 425–440;

(iii) 30 further points from AIML 420–479, EEEN 422, EEEN 430;

(iv) 30 further 400-level points from AIML, COMP, DATA, NWEN, SWEN, EEEN 422, EEEN 430, STAT 432, STAT 452

Part 2: AIML 501 and 589.

3. A candidate for the MAI shall normally be enrolled for at least three trimesters and shall complete the degree within four years of first enrolling in it. The associate dean may extend the maximum period in special cases.

5. The MAI may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as described in the Assessment Handbook. The award shall be made on the combined results of courses and the assessment of the research project.