BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence at University of Essex

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence gives a comprehensive view of AI models, algorithms and systems, with a foundation in core computer science theory and a curriculum shaped by industry partners.

Department: School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering | Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional placement or study abroad year) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; year abroad option, placement year option | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Introduction to Programming, Introduction to Databases, Object-Oriented Programming, Web Development and Data Structures and Algorithms in Year 1; Software Engineering, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Introduction to Data Science in Year 2; and Natural Language Engineering, Machine Learning, Computer Vision and an Individual Capstone Project Challenge in the final year.

Career pathways

Business (AI adoption, data analysis, automation, consultancy); IT (information research, network architecture, database administration, security analysis); engineering; healthcare information and technology; computer games development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSE: Mathematics C/4. Plus one of the level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels. IB: 29 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects; Maths requirement can be met with 2 in Standard level Maths, 2 in Higher level Maths or 4 in IB Middle Years Maths. A-levels, AAQs, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, T-levels and most other qualifications holding UCAS tariff points are accepted; acceptability of some non A-level qualifications such as BTECs may depend on the subject studied and units taken. Contextual offer (UK-resident applicants from underrepresented groups): GCSE Mathematics C/4 plus 96 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent accepted test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Fee for October 2027 entry; fees increase for each academic year of study. Optional placement year is charged at 20% of the standard tuition fee and a full year abroad at 15%. Source

International applicants: GBP 26,325 a year. Fee for October 2027 entry; fees increase for each academic year of study. Optional placement year is charged at 20% of the standard tuition fee and a full year abroad at 15%. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional placement or study abroad year)

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