BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

This degree gives a grounding in artificial intelligence and its core sub-disciplines, building theoretical understanding and practical skills with a strong focus on mathematics, statistics and core AI principles. The programme is run by the School of Computing Science, a hub for AI research in machine learning, data science and robotics and a member of The Alan Turing Institute.

Department: School of Computing Science | Duration: 4 years | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 offers three pathways depending on prior programming knowledge (Computing Science 1P, 1F, 1S, 1CT or 1PX plus Mathematics 1). Years 2 and 3 take core AI courses with 40 credits of electives each year, and Year 4 uses Level H and M electives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: AAA including A-level Mathematics at A. IB Diploma: 38 (6,6,6 at Higher Level) including HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) at 6. Scottish Highers: minimum AAABB from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer, with offers typically made at AAAAA by the end of S6 (B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher); Higher Mathematics at A. Adjusted offers for Access Glasgow (widening participation) applicants: MD20 ABBB, MD40 ABBBB (S5 minimum ABB), with Higher Mathematics at A, subject to successful completion of Top-Up or a Summer School. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (or equivalent: TOEFL iBT 92 overall for tests taken from 21 January 2026, PTE Academic 59 with minimum 59 in all subtests). UCAS deadlines: 15 October (Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Oxford or Cambridge), 13 January for other UK applicants, 30 June for international students.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2027/28). Standard fee for students from Scotland (home status), payable by SAAS where eligible Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Science, Engineering, Nursing and College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences band of the published international (EU and international) tuition fee table; new entrants; programme assigned to this band by its college Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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