Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (with an industrial placement year) BSc (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Brighton
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Brighton
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Duration
3 Years
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Sussex explores the scientific basis of intelligence in animals and machines.
The course covers the fundamentals of computer science, the principles of adaptive behaviour and intelligent systems, and their applications. You can also apply for a year working in industry.
You can shape your degree to suit your interests, specialising either in technology or in cognitive science – the interdisciplinary study of intelligence and mind.
You’ll study in our £12-million centre for teaching in the areas of computing, robotics, electronics and mechatronics. You’ll benefit from a new student-focused hub, a suite of high-spec computers and new project workspaces.
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About this course
Recent graduates have gone on to roles including:
campaign manager, Google
software engineer, Electronic Arts
graduate developer, American Express.
You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (or grade B).
You should also have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
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Subjects
- Psychology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Systems
- Cognitive Science
- Programming
- Engineering
- Technology
- Mathematical Concepts
- Programming Concepts
- Data Structures
Course programme
Autumn teaching
- Introduction to Programming
- Mathematical Concepts
- Programming Concepts
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Further Programming
- Global Design Challenge
- Professional Skills
Autumn teaching
- Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology
- The Ghost in the Machine?
- Introduction to Computer Systems
- Neuroscience and Behaviour
Autumn teaching
- Databases
- Natural Language Engineering
- Program Analysis
- Acquired Intelligence & Adaptive Behaviour
- Computer Vision
- Fundamentals of Machine Learning
Autumn teaching
- Compilers and Computer Architecture
- Further Study in Biological and Cognitive Psychology
- Philosophical Foundations of Cognitive Science
- Principles of Neuroscience
- Brain and Behaviour
- Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
- Language, Mind and Brain
- Neural Circuits
- Software Engineering
An industrial placement gives you the chance to spend a year working with an organisation, in an area relevant to your course, while being paid. It’s a proven way to fast-track your career.
Recent students have gone on placements at:
- Crunch
- BMW Group – Rolls Royce Motor Cars
- Brandwatch.
You develop your technical, team-working and transferable skills, and apply what you have learnt in your studies to a business environment.
Year 3 at sussex
- Knowledge & Reasoning
- Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Project
Autumn teaching
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Intelligence in Animals and Machines
- Introduction to Computer Security
- Social Cognitive Development
- Topics in the Philosophy of Cognitive Science
- Advanced Natural Language Engineering
- Current Issues in Cognitive Science
- Neural Networks
- Philosophy and Science of Consciousness
- Structure and Function in the Brain
- Technology-Enhanced Learning Environments
- Web 3D Applications
- Web Applications and Services
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Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (with an industrial placement year) BSc (Hons)