BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) at University of Kent

Programme overview

A variant of the Kent Computer Science degree at Canterbury that combines core computing principles with a focus on artificial intelligence. The curriculum is designed with industry partners and includes group and industry-focused projects. It is professionally recognised by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, with year in industry and International Foundation Programme options.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time; variants: year in industry (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 covers Programming I and II, Internet Technologies, Human Computer Interaction, Foundations of Computing and Computer Systems. Stage 2 includes Algorithms, Database Systems, Fundamentals of AI, Web Development and Software Development; Stage 3 includes Machine Learning Algorithms, a Group Project and a Research Project, with options such as Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing and Cognitive Robotics.

Career pathways

Graduates have progressed to software engineering, IT consultancy, business analysis, systems design, web and mobile development, finance, insurance and healthcare, with employers including Amazon Web Services, Bank of England, Deloitte, Microsoft, Oracle, PwC, Rockstar Games, Sky and Disney.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 96-112 UCAS points: A level BBC (contextual CCC); BTEC DMM (contextual MMM); IB 28 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS Tariff points (contextual 24 points or 96 Tariff points). GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or equivalent. International Foundation Programme: pass the University of Kent International Foundation Programme. T level: Merit overall in Digital Production, Design and Development; Digital Business Services; Digital Support and Services; Science; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; or Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control. Access to HE Diploma: minimum 45 level 3 credits with 18 at Distinction and 24 at Merit. International applicants: the course requires a Good level of English language (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/apply

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