Artificial Intelligence - BSc (Hons)
University of Kent
Key Information
Campus location
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly successful in solving complex and key problems from self-driving cars and medicine to information retrieval and games. Recent advances exploit machine learning techniques where AI systems extract patterns from vast amounts of examples (big data) using large-scale computing infrastructure, such as the cloud. On the BSc Artificial Intelligence, you will specialise in this rapidly evolving area of computer science.
On this degree, you learn a combination of solid knowledge of computing technologies and programming skills with an in-depth understanding of the principles and practices of building AI systems. The programme is taught by experts in the area of AI and applied machine learning.
In the first year of the programme, your learning is centred on computer science fundamentals and you share modules with students on our successful BSc ComputerScience programme. In the second year, you study core AI concepts and techniques. In your final year, you select a range of modules allowing you to focus on specific AI techniques and applications of your choice such as neural network, data mining, eHealth and semantic web.
Our programmes are taught by leading researchers who are experts in their fields. The School of Computing at Kent is home to several authors of leading computing textbooks. Kent was awarded gold, the highest rating, in the UK Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
The University of Kent has a long tradition of welcoming international students from around the world and is pleased to offer a wide range of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships, including dedicated Scholarships for our International students. Further details on our Scholarships available and how to apply is on our Scholarships webpages.
Curriculum
Stage 1
Compulsory Modules
- Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
- Foundations of Computing I
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Databases and the Web
- Further Object-Oriented Programming
- Programming for Artificial Intelligence
- Computers and the Cloud
- Foundations of Computing II
Stage 2
Compulsory Modules
- Web Development
- Database Systems
- AI Systems Implementation
- Introduction to Intelligent Systems
- Problem Solving with Algorithms
- Computer Systems
- Software Development
- Theory of Computing
Stage 3
Compulsory Modules
- Cognitive Neural Networks
Students must select one of the following:
- Project
- Research Project
Program Outcome
The programme aims to:
- Provide a programme that will attract and meet the needs of both those contemplating a career in computing and those motivated primarily by an intellectual interest in artificial intelligence
- Provide a sound knowledge and systematic understanding of the principles of computing
- Provide knowledge of key areas in artificial intelligence
- Provide generally applicable skills that will be of lasting value in a constantly changing field
- Offer a range of modules covering the foundations of computer science
- Offer a range of options to enable students to study selected areas of computer science and artificial intelligence in depth
- Provide teaching which is informed by current research and scholarship and which requires students to engage with aspects of work at the frontiers of knowledge
- Develop general critical, analytical and problem-solving skills that can be applied in a wide range of different applied computing settings
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates who have both IT knowledge and business skills can expect excellent career prospects.Our graduates have gone on to work in:
- software engineering
- mobile applications development
- systems analysis
- consultancy
- networking
- web design and e-commerce
- finance and insurance
- commerce
- engineering
- education
- government
- healthcare.