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BEng (Hons) AI Systems Design Engineering at Arden University

Arden University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The BEng (Hons) AI Systems Design Engineering develops the skills you need to design, model and improve intelligent engineering systems. You will build practical knowledge in programming, digital design, data, simulation and prototyping, helping you solve complex design challenges. Developed with input from Google Cloud, this programme combines engineering principles with practical AI skills. The course is subject to validation. Study locations: Birmingham, Leeds, London (Ealing, Holborn and Stratford), Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Online.

Duration: Full-time: 3 years (Blended); Part-time: 3 years+ (Online)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time, online  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Level 4: Professional Digital Practice (Employability), Programming for Digital Professionals, Simulating Material Behaviour, Computer Aided Design and Design Practice. Level 5: Applied Professional Skills: Automated Workflows, Applied Data Intelligence, Thinking in Systems: AI Enhanced Design, Advanced Design Simulation & Material Performance. Level 6: Arden Impact Module: Design Engineering, Future Design: AI Tools, Creativity & Critical Evaluation, Rise of the Machines: Human-Tech Interface, Applied Simulation & Digital Prototyping

Career pathways

The combination of AI, systems engineering, digital design, data and simulation can prepare you for opportunities across technology, engineering, manufacturing and digital industries. Roles graduates may consider include AI Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, AI Application Engineer, Data Engineer, Big Data Engineer, Software Engineer, AI Solutions Architect, AI Product Manager, AI Technology Consultant, AI Governance and Responsible AI Specialist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be able to study this course, we need to see that you have: Two subjects at GCE A level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent We’re happy to consider an application from you if you can show us that you have the motivation and at least two years of work relevant experience to study this degree. We’ll ask you for a personal statement that demonstrates your ability to study the course, along with references and evidence of your previous work experience. If you don’t meet the entry requirements an additional Foundation Year might be right for you: A minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 completed within the last 3 years, or equivalent. Applicants may be considered based on a minimum of 2 years of appropriate professional work experience evidenced with a CV and Reference if they do not meet the qualification requirements. English: IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent We’ll ask you for a personal statement that demonstrates your ability to study the course. We may also want references and evidence…

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,525 a year. Fee per year, UK campus (blended learning), UK (England) students; standard fee before any offers or scholarships. Source

International applicants: GBP 5,500 a year. Fee per level (Levels 4/5/6 each charged at this amount), online learning, international students (fee shown for applicants from Ghana; Arden sets online fees by country); part-time online students may take more than one year per level. Source

Duration: Full-time: 3 years (Blended); Part-time: 3 years+ (Online)

Apply through the official page: https://arden.ac.uk/studying-with-us/how-to-apply

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