BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence at University of Stirling

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence teaches the mathematical foundations of AI and machine learning for students who want to understand how artificial intelligence works at a fundamental level.

Duration: 4 years (48 months) full time or part time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Linear algebra, probability and statistics, calculus and optimisation, programming in Python and R, AI for computer vision and natural language processing, generative AI and data science. An optional three-month summer placement is offered in Year 3, and study abroad is possible.

Career pathways

Roles in data and statistics, research and machine learning across technology, business, finance, engineering, robotics, research and the sciences.

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Entry requirements

Year 1 entry (four-year honours): Highers ABBB, A-levels BBB, IB Diploma 28 points, BTEC (Level 3) DDM, with Mathematics essential. Year 2 entry (three-year honours): Advanced Highers ABB, A-levels ABB, IB Diploma 32 points, with Mathematics essential. Essential subjects must have been taken within the last five years (recent work experience may be considered instead). Advanced entry may be possible depending on qualifications. International applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL (taken before 21 January 2026) 80 overall with 18 reading, 17 writing, 17 listening, 20 speaking; TOEFL (taken from 21 January 2026) 4 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years (48 months) full time or part time

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