BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence at Buckinghamshire New University

Explore AI from its history to philosophy and what it can and can’t do. You'll study machine learning, artificial neural networks, and data analysis and use industry tools including MATLAB and Jason. You'll consider ethics of AI and debate the benefits and challenges posed by AI developments.

Faculty: Computing  |  Duration: Three or Four Years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

As you start, you'll get to dive into both core computer science and specialised AI topics. The course starts with the basics like programming (in Python, Java, and C++), algorithms, software engineering, and database management, giving you a solid foundation in computing. Core modules include Programming Concepts, Computer Architecture, Networking, Computing Computational Fundamentals, Cyber Threat and Risk Management, Introduction to Data Analysis Methods, Computer Science, Introduction to Natural Language Processing, Research Methods, Machine Learning, Planning, Search and Artificial Intelligence, Computing Placement, Advanced Programming, Knowledge-Based Systems in Artificial Intelligence. Optional modules include Legal Aspects of IT, Data Science, Learning Machines and Intelligent Agents.

Career pathways

AI is becoming integral our everyday life and is key to solving many challenges that different sectors face. You may also choose to stay on at BNU and study a postgraduate programme. Roles include machine learning engineer – build and manage platforms for machine learning projects, business intelligence developer – design, model, and maintain complex data in cloud-based data platforms, artificial Intelligence architect – provide AI solutions to help businesses, robotics scientist – build and maintain software for robots that do tasks with varying human input.

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