BSc Artificial Intelligence

  • Last updated 12/2024
  • English
  • Certified Course
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Overview

The BSc Artificial Intelligence programme by the Computer Science and Electronic Engineering department offers a top-tier education in this rapidly growing field, accredited by bodies like the BCS and IET. Graduates gain essential skills for diverse AI-related roles with practical learning and access to cutting-edge facilities, including six exclusive laboratories. These labs, three of which operate 24/7, offer free access and are equipped with Windows 10 or dual boot Linux computers, along with CAD tools and simulators for chip design and computer networks.

Objectives

    The BSc Artificial Intelligence programme at our university offers students a comprehensive education in the field of AI, preparing them to address complex societal challenges across various sectors such as economics, healthcare, and agriculture.

    Year 1

    • Team Project Challenge
    • Mathematics for Computing
    • Introduction to Programming
    • Introduction to Database
    • Fundamentals of Digital Systems
    • Object-Oriented Programming
    • Web Development
    • Network Fundamentals

    Year 2

    • Team Project Challenge
    • Software Engineering
    • Application Programming
    • Data Structures and Algorithms
    • Databases and Information Retrieval
    • Introduction to Data Science
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Robotics
    • Web Application Programming

    Year 3

    • Individual Capstone Project
    • Natural Language Engineering
    • Machine Learning
    • Advanced Programming
    • High-Level Games Development
    • Computer Vision
    • Information Retrieval
    • Evolutionary Computation and Genetic Programming
    • Mobile Robotics
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Admission Criteria

Age Requirement: Must be 17+ by 30 November in the year of registration.

Mathematics Requirement: GCSE Mathematics C/4 or equivalent.

English Competency:

  • Provide proof of competence in English by holding UK GCSE/GCE 'O' Level at grade C or an English proficiency certificate.

Qualification Options:

  • Option 1: BBC or 112 UCAS points obtained from a minimum of two Cambridge/Edexcel Advanced levels.
  • Option 2: 29 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
  • Option 3: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with grade *DMM or above (equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
  • Option 4: Foundation year qualifications from the UK, USA, Europe, Australia, or New Zealand, with a minimum mark of 60% where the pass mark is 40%.
  • Option 5: Overall grade of 60% or above in the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC). (*60% in HSSC Mathematics is compulsory)

Final Grade UCAS Points:

Final Grade UCAS Points
  • 3 A-levels - Grades BBC, or A*CD
  • 2 A-levels plus 2 AS - Grades BB+bb, or AB+cc
  • 2 A-levels plus 1 AS plus Extended Project - Grades BB+b+C, or AB+a+D
  • 1 A-level plus BTEC Diploma - Grades B+DM, or D+DD
  • BTEC Extended Diploma - Grades DMM
  • Access to HE Diploma - Grades D21 + M21 + P3, or D15 + M30
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Possible Career Routes

The major career routes for graduates of the BSc Artificial Intelligence programme are:

  • AI Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • Robotics Engineer
  • AI Researcher
  • AI Consultant
  • AI Product Manager
  • AI Ethics Consultant
  • AI Entrepreneur
  • AI Specialist in Healthcare
  • AI Specialist in Finance

Programme Duration

The BSc Artificial Intelligence programme is a 3-year degree programme.