Study year 1

In the first year of the Bachelor's programme in Artificial Intelligence, you will study computer science, mathematics, robotics, psychology and logic. You will also learn skills and techniques for conducting research, including statistics and how to design an experiment. The courses that are offered are displayed below.

Provisional overview for prospective students

This overview provides an indication of the study programme of the academic year 2026-2027 and is aimed at prospective students. It is subject to change and no rights may be derived from it.

·Academic Reading & Writing

·Programming 1

·Introduction Artificial Intelligence

·Calculus l

·Formal Reasoning for AI

·Personal & Professional Development l

·Cognitive Psychology

·Programming 2

·Linear Algebra

·Probability Theory

·Research Design & Scientific Method

·AI Lab Skills

·Human Centered Design

·Concepts of Programming Languages

·Introduction Robotics

·Frequentist Statistics

·Brain

·Introduction Digital Signal Processing

·RADAr: Academic Language Proficiency

Study year 2

·Calculus ll

·Societal Impact of AI

·From Data to Model

·Academic Design and Communication

·Knowledge Based AI

·Natural Language Processing

·Reinforcement Learning

·Bayesian Networks

·Explainable AI

·Deep Learning

·Personal & Professional Development II

·Bayesian Statistics

·Philosophy of Science

·Cognitive Computational Neuroscience

·Sustainable AI

Study year 3

·Cognitive Neuropsychology

·Critical Intersectional Theories for AI

·Brain-Computer Interfacing

·Theoretical Modeling for Cognitive Science

·Signal analysis and MATLAB

·AI in the Connected World

·AI Ethics in Healthcare

·Modern Software Development Techniques

·Multi Agent Systems

Elective courses are courses that you choose to take as part of a predetermined list of courses within your degree programme.

·Free choice electives 24 EC

Free electives are courses taken in addition to required and elective courses but that do not need to relate to your degree programme.

·Bachelor thesis 12 EC

What can you do with a Bachelor's in Artificial Intelligence?

After your studies

After you have completed your studies, work is available in a wide range of sectors, including: education, research, healthcare, telecommunications, ICT, investigations (including crime scene investigations), transport or financial services – basically, wherever there is a need for intelligent systems. Therefore, many of our students are hired even before graduating.

Possible occupations

• Data scientist
• Developer
• Innovation Manager
• Scientific Researcher

Continuing your studies

After obtaining your Bachelor's degree you can enter the labor market. However, most students opt to continue on to a Master's degree. Obtaining a Master's degree gives you several advantages, including increasing your career opportunities. With a bachelor's degree in Artificial Intelligence at Radboud University you can progress to:

• Master's programme in Artificial Intelligence
• Master's programme in Information Sciences
• Research Master's programme in Behavioural Science
• Research Master's programme in Cognitive Neuroscience
• Master's Language and Communication Technology (in Dutch)