BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence at Anglia Ruskin University

Your future in AI starts here with skills employers demand and connections that launch global tech careers. Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world, and this accredited degree puts you at the forefront. At ARU in Cambridge, you’ll master machine learning, neural networks and ethical AI while creating solutions that transform industries.

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement  |  Study mode: full-time (placement year available)  |  Intake: January 2027, September 2027  |  Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

At ARU, you’ll learn about the principles and applications of AI, the systems that underpin it, and the advanced algorithms that are employed. You'll use the most up-to-date technologies – including software packages and hardware infrastructure – and work on live brief assignments from companies like Mathworks, ARM or Citisoft. Year 1: Introduction to Programming, Computer Systems, Computer Modelling and Simulation, Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, Introduction to Mathematical Techniques for Artificial Intelligence. Year 2: Database Design and Implementation, Software Engineering, Ruskin Module, Advanced Analytical Techniques for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithm Analysis and Data Structures. Year 3: Final Project, AI Techniques (Fuzzy Logic and Genetic Algorithms), Professional Issues: Computing and Society, Deep Learning, Cloud Computing, Image Processing; options include Embedded Computing, Distributed Programming.

Career pathways

This university gives you more than theoretical knowledge, it is also teaches you how to be your better self. This degree opens doors to diverse, high-demand careers as AI development, machine learning engineering and robotics.

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