Artificial Intelligence (AI) powers innovations everywhere, from virtual assistant technology to self-driving cars. You may have heard of the ‘fourth industrial revolution’, AI is a fundamental technology that enables systems to transform our everyday lives.

 

Our course is designed, therefore, to equip you with the necessary skills to position yourself at the forefront of this technological revolution. If you’re keen to pursue a STEM based career, this course could provide the foundation, helping you develop skills in relation to machine learning, software development, programming and more.

 

Teaching you how to build intelligent systems, our course will help you gain the confidence to take the first step towards a potential career in the UK AI industry and a gateway to improved prospects, increased earning potential, and the ability to shape your own path in this quickly evolving landscape. The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence courses are Software Engineer, Solutions Architect, Python Developer, DevOps Engineer and Software Developer.*

 

*Lightcast data – job postings from May 2022 to May 2023 showing jobs advertised associated with a selection of relevant graduate roles.

 

Why study Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc(Hons) at Huddersfield?

In your first year, you’ll follow a core computing programme to give you a broad understanding of the subject, developing skills in programming and mathematics. From your second year onwards, you’ll take several specialist AI modules, covering symbolic, sub-symbolic and statistical AI and their applications in natural language processing, speech, and image recognition. You also have the option to secure an industry placement in your third year.

 

Research plays an important role in informing all our teaching and learning activities. Our academic staff are active in research that applies AI methods to solve key societal changes in areas such as healthcare, transportation and smart cities.

 

As a graduate of this course, you may consider employment in a wide range of sectors. These include retail, engineering, construction, environmental, finance, and electronics industries.

 

This British Computer Society (BCS) accredited course has been designed to focus on practical skills underpinned by technical theory. You’ll also specialise your knowledge around various AI themes, including robotics, knowledge graphs, and deep learning.