BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) with International or Placement Year

From powering human-like non-player characters in gaming to discovering patterns that could lead to new advancements in medicine, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the industries with its applications and help in solving complex problems. Our Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) BSc will enable you to gain a sound academic grounding in the discipline of Computer Science, an understanding of the professional issues relevant to your future working life and specialist knowledge in AI - informed by our own research and industry trends.

In your first year you will explore the fundamental concepts and techniques for object-oriented programming. From interaction design to computer animation and multimedia our modules are designed to bring everyone up to speed, regardless of the starting level of coding experience, and to provide a gentle introduction to the skills required for effective academic study.

In your second year you will learn advanced programming concepts that can be applied in areas such as games programming, mobile app and web development, artificial intelligence and cyber security. You will also explore the human aspect of Computer Science, thanks to the focus on user interaction and user interface design, software engineering methodologies (SCRUM, Agile) and cutting edge research in AI and machine learning. To complement and broaden your learning, you will also have the opportunity to choose optional modules in areas such as digital forensics.

Your final year will culminate with the opportunity to deep dive into research focused modules relating to the specialist area of Artificial Intelligence. You will discover modern approaches to AI including computational intelligence and nature-inspired algorithms, explore artificial neural networks, evolutionary computation, as well as covering adaptive behaviour in natural systems from the perspective of computational neuroscience. You will also spend time exploring current research topics and writing a novel final year project related to your specialism.