Course summary
Artificial Intelligence (AI), where machines simulate human intelligence, is a growing industry. The government, and employers across sectors, recognises just how important it is to our future. But what is Artificial Intelligence actually capable of? How do we design and build effective systems? Who decides what robots should and shouldn’t be able to do? Join us at BNU to answer tough questions and develop the technical and professional know-how you need to start a career in this fascinating field. Why study this subject? AI is transforming industry – and the world we live in. Experts are applying their skills to improve care in hospitals, control robots in space, help companies understand buying habits, and more. By 2035, it’s predicted that AI activity could be worth an impressive £630 billion in the UK. Why study at Buckinghamshire New University? We’ve created our BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence (AI) degree to help you design and programme systems capable of solving real-world challenges. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t studied computing before – we’re looking for students who want to be at the forefront of the developments in technology that will shape society in the very near future. This course is offered as a four-year programme, including an initial Foundation Year. The Foundation Year will allow you to develop your academic study skills and build confidence in your abilities, identifying your own strengths and development needs for progression onto an undergraduate degree. You’ll be taught by a team of expert academics and specialist professionals. Together, they use their collective experience of academia, industry and commerce to give you the theoretical knowledge and practical skills you’ll need for your career. Course assignments reflect real-life problems because we believe that’s the best way to learn and it’s more fun! On this course, you can:
- explore areas that underpin AI including machine learning, artificial neural networks, and data analysis
- develop your practical skills using industry tools, including MATLAB and Jason
- learn from our teaching team who are experts in a range of AI and computing areas and who specialise in different areas, from language learning to robotics
- examine AI from an ethical perspective and debate the challenges posed by AI innovations so as to identify the benefits and positive opportunities of AI developments.
Course details
Modules
Year one Preparing for Success: Knowledge & Creativity Preparing for Success: Self Development & Responsibility Inquiry Based Learning Digital Media Computing Essentials Year two Computer Architectures Programming Concepts Digital Technologies & Professional Practice Networking Application Programming Web Development Essentials of Intelligent Systems Computational Fundamentals for Intelligent Systems Year three Algorithms and Data Structures Introduction to Formal Reasoning Intro to Intelligent Systems (Team Project) Database Design Object Oriented Programming Object Oriented Analysis and Design Machines and their Languages Planning, Search and Artificial Intelligence Programming Year four Project Autonomous Robotic Systems Knowledge-Based Systems in A.I Legal Aspects of IT Learning Machines and Intelligent Agents Data Science (optional) Data Base Technologies (optional) Cloud Computing (optional) Database Development (optional) Quality Assurance and Testing (optional) Advanced Mobile Development (optional) Enterprise Systems Development (optional)
How to apply
26Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- ARIF
- Institution code:
- B94
- Campus name:
- Buckinghamshire New University
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
For information about applying to Buckinghamshire New University as an International applicant, please visit https://www.bucks.ac.uk/study/international
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for the 3-year undergraduate programme, or those who do not feel fully prepared for a Level 4 course, will be considered for the 4-year programme including a Foundation Year.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://bucks.ac.uk/applying-to-bucks/general-entry-requirements
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £14250 | Year 1 |
| International | £14250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
Buckinghamshire New University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships. For more information, please visit https://www.bucks.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/financial-support-bursaries-and-scholarships
Provider information
Buckinghamshire New University
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2JZ