Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Leicester

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Leicester

  • Duration

    3 Years

The artificial intelligence industry is fast-growing and touches so many aspects of society, from business operations to our everyday lives. On this course you will gain a detailed understanding of artificial intelligence concepts and techniques, and learn to use this knowledge to address contemporary problems and challenges such as the use of microprocessor-based systems to control home appliances and the detection and resolution of collisions in applied mechanics.

With us, you will develop fundamental skills, such as learning the powerful general-purpose programming language C++, and experience in-depth study of computer networks and systems. Using artificial intelligence code, you will learn how to control advanced mobile robots in our purpose-built laboratory.

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Leicester (Leicestershire)
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The Gateway, LE1 9BH

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About this course

Our modules are designed to focus on real-life industry scenarios to enhance your employability. During our Agile Methods and Development module, you will gain experience in producing apps to specifications and learn how to negotiate between business clients and the development team.

You will also be able to enjoy projects and extracurriculars related to your course. Get involved with our dedicated Robot Club, where you will solidify your skills by instructing secondary school children on robotic construction, or take the opportunity to develop your own robot project, with the potential to compete in the annual international Robot Challenge in Vienna.

This course will equip you to work in artificial intelligence in both the public and private sectors, in areas such as market intelligence, imaging techniques, data mining and in the medical and pharmaceutical industries. Graduates wishing to specialise in robotics are well placed to pursue careers in mobile communications and gaming systems.

Our graduates go on to work for major companies such as IBM and Bullhorn Inc.

You will also be well positioned to continue your academic career by embarking on specialised postgraduate study, in either research or taught areas.

Five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Mathematicsor equivalent, plus one of the following:
Normally 104 UCAS points from at least two A-levels or equivalent or
BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma at DMM or
Pass in the QAA accredited Access to HE. English and Mathematics GCSE required as a separate qualification as equivalency is not accepted within the Access qualification. We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course or
International Baccalaureate: 24+ points

This course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional to raise your professional profile.
Benefit from teaching by experienced staff from our internationally recognised Institute of Artificial Intelligence that conducts world-leading research into artificial intelligence, computational intelligence and intelligent systems.
Enhance your practical and professional skills with work placement opportunities. Students have undertaken placements at major companies such as IBM, PayPoint, Netready and Exel Computer Systems.
Get access to specialist facilities, including our Advanced Mobile Robotics and Intelligent Agents Laboratory, which contain a variety of mobile robots.
Put your skills into practice by taking part in the DMU Robot Club, with a chance to compete in an international robotics competition. Our students and staff have previously won prizes at the Robot Challenge in Vienna.
Expand your horizons and enrich your studies with a DMU Global experience. Students on related courses have tested their hacking skills at New York’s Spyscape Museum and networked with tech entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley.

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Subjects

  • Object oriented training
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Networks
  • Object-oriented training
  • Mechanics
  • Project
  • Systems
  • Object oriented Programming
  • Computational
  • Oriented Programming
  • Programming
  • Industry

Course programme

Course modules

First year
  • Introduction to C++ Programming
  • Introduction to Object Oriented Programming in C++
  • Computer Ethics
  • Computer Law & Cyber Security
  • Computer Systems
  • Computer Networks
  • Mathematics for Computing
  • Database Design & Implementation
Second year

Core modules
  • Applied Mechanics
  • Artificial Intelligence for Simulation
  • Object-Oriented Programming in C++
  • Advanced Object-Oriented Programming in C++
  • 3D Modelling
  • Introduction to Computational Intelligence and Control Systems
Optional Modules
  • Embedded Systems
  • Agile Methods
Third year

Core modules
  • Fuzzy logic and Knowledge Based Systems
  • Mobile Robotics
  • Computing Project
Optional Modules
  • Secure Web Application Development
  • Telematics
  • Multi-service Networks 1
  • Multi-service Networks 2
  • Front-end Web Development
  • Rigorous Systems
  • IT Services Foundations
  • IT Services Practice
  • Data Mining
  • Popular Technology Ethics
  • Big Data
  • Systems Integration
  • Systems Building: Methods and Management
Teaching and assessments

The course is taught by experienced staff from our Centre for Computational Intelligence (CCI), an internationally recognised research centre that conducts industry relevant research into intelligent systems, and provides high-quality solutions to real-world issues. Due to the nature of robotics, in particular, and intelligent systems, you will meet with researchers with a diverse background ranging from theoretical computer science, to computational mathematics, and electronics. This will give you a versatile background which will allow you to appreciate the complexity of intelligent systems and find 'your way' in a professional career.

Furthermore, the wide selection of optional modules will allow you to realise, while you are studying, you subject preferences and inclinations and follow them. You will be able to choose the study plan and shape your professional background by emphasising the focus of your studies on programming, or on theoretical artificial intelligence, or applied robotics.

Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials and laboratory work. You will also experience collaborative and group-based learning, supervised project work and independent study.

You will normally attend around 12-16 hours of timetabled taught sessions each week, and can expect to undertake at least 24 further hours of directed independent study and assignments as required.

Assessment has been designed to match specific modules and will include timed tests, portfolios of work, laboratory exercises, written and oral examinations, individual and group work, project work, reports and presentations.

Additional information

UCAS course code: I270

Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons)

£ 9,250 VAT inc.