BSc Artificial Intelligence

Undergraduate
BSc (Hons)
University of Essex
Taught in English

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

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	112

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.

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