OpenFieldUCL MSc in Machine Learning
World-renowned one-year taught master's degree (180 UK credits / 90 ECTS) at the Centre for Computational Statistics and Machine Learning (CSML), providing rigorous mathematical foundations in deep learning, graphical models, and reinforcement learning.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First Class UK Honours degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics with exceptional quantitative marks.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall with minimum 6.5 in each section.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Strong coursework background in linear algebra, multivariable calculus, probability, and Python/PyTorch.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters from university faculty instructors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Self-funded; eligible for DeepMind Scholarships (full fees + £19,000 living allowance) and UCL awards
- Application fee
- £90 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- £41,000 for overseas international students; £19,300 for UK home students.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Strict competitive deadline for September 2027 intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University College London documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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