Case study

Why did you apply for the MSc CIR/ISR?
To get some knowledge about Artificial Intelligence and Robotics especially the research and problem solving side of it.

What did you do before? (i.e. what degree? training? jobs? Where did you live?)
- Before: BSC Hons Degree in Computing and Information Systems (1st Class)
- Training: Microsoft Certiied System Engineer and Database Administrator (MCSE and MCDBA)
- Jobs: 3.5 years experience as an IT Consultant in Tanzania.

What were the best things about the course for you, what did you get out of it?
The best things were the following:
- Approach a problem using AI techniques
- How to conduct a structured research
- Programming Robots using AI techniques
- Attend Good Seminars and meet many intelligent and hard working people such as Lecturers, Fellow Students, Professors, Researchers etc.
- To get MSC (with Distinction)

What do you plan to do next (or what are you doing if you've already finished).?
I am working as a research associate for Loughborough University, developing smart modelling applications and doing my PhD with them.

Would you recommend the course to future applicants?
This course is not just another MSC. You only do it if you want to seriously have a career in the field of AI and Robotic programming and problem solving techniques. You have to work very hard but it is a good paying field if you succeed. Yes i would certainly recommend this to everyone who seeks challenge while having their MSc's.

What advice would you give them before they start?
Be prepared and amazed by the power of AI. This is the future where machine behaves intelligently hence Artificial Intelligence. Best of luck to all the future and current students.