Courses | UCT AI Initiative

Undergraduate Education

AI (Artificial Intelligence) is an exciting new major offered by the Department of Computer Science at UCT

Postgraduate Education

BSc Hons specialising in Computer Science or Information Technology courses:
- Artificial Intelligence
- High-Performance Computing
Advanced Topics in Reinforcement Learning (Honours)
- Evolutionary Computation
Big Data Analytics and Transport (Masters module & CPD course)
Natural Language Processing course (Masters & Honours)
Master's in Science or Philosophy with specialisation in Artificial Intelligence (MSc/MPhil in AI) | School of Information Technology
Masters Programmes in Data Science

Short Courses

UCT Law @ Work - Professional Development Project

IP and AI – Navigating the future of innovation

11 August 2026

(Ends 12 August 2026)

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This six-hour remote short course provides a practical understanding of IP protection for AI-generated works, the evolving patentability landscape for AI-assisted inventions, and liability risks arising from AI-driven infringement.