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PGCert Machine Learning

UO

University of Edinburgh

University

A flexible postgraduate certificate covering machine-learning theory, practical model development and evaluation.

Qualification

Postgraduate Certificate

Location

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Duration

9 months part-time

Fees

£7,200

Programme content

What you will study

  • Supervised learning
  • Unsupervised learning
  • Model evaluation
  • Ethical machine learning

Machine Learning Foundations

20 credits

Core models and mathematical foundations.

Applied Machine Learning

20 credits

Practical model building and evaluation.

Responsible Machine Learning

20 credits

Bias, governance and deployment considerations.

Outcomes

Learning and career outcomes

Learning outcomes

  • Apply machine-learning methods
  • Evaluate model performance
  • Recognise ethical and governance issues

Career progression

  • Machine-learning practitioner
  • Data scientist
  • Technical analyst

Assessment approach

Programming coursework, written analysis and applied assessment.

Structured requirements

Requirements

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Bachelor's degree

Academic
Qualification
Bachelor's degree
Level
2:1 or equivalent
Required subjects
Mathematics, Computing, Engineering, Quantitative disciplines
Minimum grade
2:1
Equivalents
Professional experience route for strong applicants

IELTS Academic

English language
Test
IELTS Academic
Minimum score
6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0
Accepted alternatives
TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE Academic, Provider-approved equivalents
Exemptions / notes
Exemptions may apply where prior education meets the provider's English-language policy.

International readiness

International information

International applicants

This opportunity can consider international applicants.

Qualification recognition

International qualifications are assessed for postgraduate comparability.

International fees

£9,600 total

Additional documents

  • Passport
  • Transcript

Visa and pre-arrival signposting

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