Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping tackle societal and global economic challenges, and brings convenience to daily life powering virtual assistance and smart home devices.
Our applied Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence degree will help you develop software systems based on AI advances.
You’ll develop your understanding of software development and software-hardware interface design. This is combined with different approaches to AI, the basics of knowledge representation, and data mining.
Project work and placements put learning into practice and let you show potential employers what you are capable of.
You’ll be based in one of the most important cities in the UK for digital technology businesses with plenty of opportunities to network and exchange ideas. Professionals will come and share their expertise, giving you the benefit of their experience.
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Year 1
Beginning with a broad introduction to computer science, you will study topics that cover programming, web development, databases, perspectives on computing, enabling technologies, and an introduction to artificial intelligence.
Modules
Introduction to Programming
Introduction to Cyber Security
Computing Technologies
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Introduction to Web Development
Working in the Computing Industry
Year 2
You will build on the foundation of your first year and develop your knowledge of algorithms and operating systems, alongside other key areas including intelligent systems, and object-oriented software architecture, design and implementation.
Modules
Intelligent Systems 1
Intelligent Systems 2
Integrated Group Project
Object-oriented Development and Testing
Data Structure and Operating Systems
Options*
Embedded Systems
Mobile Application Development
Placement year
You have the option of a year’s paid placement after your second year. Going on a placement builds confidence, can help you decide what how you want to specialise in your final year, and strengthens your CV.
Our students have been on placement with companies including Lighthouse Systems, IBM, AstraZeneca, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, EDF Energy and 15below.
Final year
In your final year, you consolidate what you have learnt in a major computing project, and will specialise in the subjects that interest you most by choosing option modules.
Modules
Computing Project
Data Mining
Advanced Artificial Intelligence
Options*
Usability Evaluation
Object-oriented Design and Architecture
Intellectual Property Law and IT
New Horizons in Computing
Programming Languages, Concurrency and Client-server Computing
Advanced Mobile Application Development
Supporting your employability
Outside of your course, our Careers Service is here to support you as you discover (and re-discover) your strengths and what matters to you. We are here for you throughout your university journey as you work towards a fulfilling and rewarding career.
Connect with our careers team
Find part-time work that you can combine with your studies.
Find, or be, a mentor or get involved with our peer-to-peer support scheme.
Develop your business ideas through our entrepreneurial support network.
Get professional advice and support with career planning, CV writing and interview top tips.
Meet potential employers at our careers fairs.
Find rewarding volunteering opportunities to help you discover more about what makes you tick, and build your CV.
Whatever your career needs, we are here to help. And that's not just while you are a student, our support carries on after you've graduated.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
