MSc in Machine Learning & Deep Learning
A full-time Master’s degree from one of the UK's top engineering departments
The University of Strathclyde is the only university to be awarded the prestigious "University of the Year"
title twice by Times Higher Education
Programme Overview
A unique opportunity for non-programmers and three-year degree holders to transform into Machine Learning and Deep Learning Specialists.
A preparatory course covering Maths, Programming and Research Skills
3 Semesters of world-class education in Scotland
MSc Project (Industrially Engaged) giving real-world and global experience
Eligibility to apply for Graduate Route to work in the UK on completion of the programme
The University is a five-star QS-rated university. Founded in 1796, the University of Strathclyde is particularly renowned for engineering. The Electronic & Electrical Engineering department that offers this MSc programme is ranked Number 1 in Scotland, and Number 5 in the UK by the Independent Complete University Guide 2021 and by The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021.
The University of Strathclyde is the only university in the UK to be awarded the prestigious "University of the Year" title twice by Times Higher Education.
Situated in the world’s friendliest city Glasgow (Voted by Rough Guide), the university offers a first-class working and learning environment for its students and staff.
- 200+ Years of academic excellence
- 100+ Countries - 23,000 students
- £1 Campus investment
- 8th Best city, Glasgow, in the world
A great way to launch your career

Excellence
A world-class engineering curriculum taught by expert faculty from Strathclyde and INSOFE
Focus on programming projects, bootcamps and applications
Opportunities
Exposure to two countries, cultures
Kick start graduate careers
Comfortable Pace
The MSc in Machine Learning and Deep Learning course is designed to help you start comfortably in a familiar environment. You learn all the foundations in India.
You will then progress to the University of Strathclyde in Scotland to continue your studies. As you are thoroughly prepared in this subject area already, you are well placed to succeed.
By the time you complete the entire 180 credit Master’s degree, you gain expertise in AI architectures, algorithms and implementation of machine learning models with applications in a diverse range of areas.
Students from any branch of Engineering
Or
Students from three-year degree programmes in Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science
are eligible to apply
Programme structure and subjects studied
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Entrance Examination, Document Verification, followed by Admission into INSOFE and lateral admission into the MSc programme of the University of Strathclyde.
Students pursuing the final year in a three-year and four-year degree programmes are also eligible. Postgraduate Preparatory programme to be done with INSOFE.
Postgraduate Preparatory Programme: 200 Hours
To be done in India - Live, Online
Foundational Mathematics- Differentiation, Integration, Differential Equations, Multiple Integrals
- Fourier and Laplace Transforms
- Linear Algebra
- Numerical Computation
Foundational Computing Skills- Data Structure and Algorithms
- Python Programming
Data Analytics Foundations- Foundations of Probability and Statistics
- Linear Regression
- Logistic Regression
Research Methods -
After successfully completing your postgraduate preparatory programme at INSOFE, you will receive entry to the MSc in Machine Learning and Deep Learning at University of Strathclyde.
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Semester 1 & 2: 120 Credits
Compulsory classes
- Autonomous Sensing, Reasoning & Deep Learning
- Digital Signal Processing Principles
- Big Data Technologies
- Machine Learning for Data Analytics
- Assignment & Professional Studies
Elective classes (students must choose 1)
- Image & Video Processing
- Embedded Systems Design
- Advanced Topics in Software Engineering
- Information Access & Mining
Semester 3: 60 Credits
MSc Project (Industrially engaged)
MSc Project (Industrially engaged) students will get the opportunity to complete the project through our competitive MSc industrial internships.
Students will address real-world engineering challenges the partners are facing, with site visits, access, and provision of relevant technical data and/or facilities provided.
Career Opportunities
At the end of the programme, you will have gained mastery in
- Python and R based ML model development and scaling
- Spark/Hadoop powered Big Data deployments
- Thorough foundations in statistics, probability, AI and machine learning and your choice of elective
"AI specialists are the most in-demand job anywhere in the world" - LinkedIn
- By making you an AI Specialist, the MSc programme of the University of Strathclyde will prepare you for the most in-demand jobs.
- Now, add to that the changed UK visa policies that provide working opportunities for eligible students.
With such a thorough and powerful background, you are perfectly prepared for the “AI Specialist” positions across a wide range of industries.
You will be armed with a powerful degree, excellent curriculum, industrially engaged MSc project and eligibility to apply for the Graduate Route visa.
The tuition fee for 20/21 is £21,850.
Fees are revised annually and may increase in subsequent years of study.
Financing Partners
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- A first or good second-class degree, or equivalent qualification, in electronic or electrical engineering, or computer science, from a recognised academic institution.
- Highly-qualified candidates from other relevant engineering or science-related disciplines may be considered.
- Students must qualify for INSOFE’s entrance examination - INEX.
Application Fees : ₹ 3000
(Non-refundable)
Fee for MSc in Machine Learning and Deep Learning - £20,900*. Fees are revised annually and may increase in subsequent years of study.
* Merit Scholarships available
Education Loan:
INSOFE's global outreach program has been recognized by leading financial institutions, and we now also have a strategic partnership with WeMakeScholars, India’s leading platform for students with global career aspirations. WeMakeScholars is a Not-for-Profit organization supported by the IT Ministry, Govt of India, which simplifies your hunt for funding through your educational loan by reducing the redundancy of documentation and fastens the loan process at a minimal processing rate with discounts in processing fee. WeMakeScholars provides these services free of cost!
The loan approval decision is at the sole discretion of the respective financial institution and INSOFE has no role to play in it. Under no condition can INSOFE be ever held liable for any expenditure or loss incurred in the loan application process.
Students are expected to fulfill the visa requirements of the UK Embassy. INSOFE cannot be held responsible in any way for the outcome of the visa application of its students.