Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science

Our degrees will help you to become more than just a programmer - you will also develop skills in teamwork, communication, systems design and entrepreneurship. 
This course is about biologically inspired algorithms, their relationship to living biological intelligence and the nature of consciousness itself. Some modules overlap with the main Computer Science degree, so you get the same solid grounding in the fundamentals. 
You'll get the chance to specialise in speech recognition, language processing or robotics. We encourage you to take optional modules in psychology and philosophy to enhance your understanding.

First year

• Foundations of Computer Science
• Introduction to Software Engineering
• Java Programming
• Machines and Intelligence
• Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures
• Web and Internet Technology
• Global Engineering Challenge Week

Optional modules:

• Discovering Psychology
• Mind, Brain and Personal Identity

Second year

Core modules:

• Advanced Programming Topics
• Automata, Logic and Computation
• Bio-Inspired Computing and Robotics
• Data Driven Computing
• Human Centred Systems Design
• Engineering - You're Hired

Optional modules:

• Software Hut
• The Rationalists
• Memory, Skill and Everyday Life
• The Emergence of Mind

Third year

Core modules:

• Research Project
• Finance and Law for Engineers

Optional modules:

• Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme in Computer Science
• 3D Computer Graphics
• Adaptive Intelligence
• Computer Security and Forensics
• Mainframe Computing
• Modelling and Simulation of Natural Systems
• Project Management and HRM for Engineers
• Speech Processing
• Text Processing
• The Intelligent Web
• Theory of Distributed Systems

Requirements

• International students need overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or an equivalent English language qualification
• All applications for undergraduate programmes should be made through UCAS.
• Successful completion of a first year of Bachelor degree/Bakalvr from a recognised institution or a Diploma of Completed Specialised Secondary Education (basic level) will be considered.

Scholarships

• International Santander Undergraduate Scholarships