Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (with an industrial placement year) BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Brighton

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Brighton

  • 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.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Brighton (East Sussex)
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Sussex House, BN1 9RH

Start date

On request

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

Year 1 sussex

Autumn teaching
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Mathematical Concepts
  • Programming Concepts
Spring teaching
  • Data Structures & Algorithms
  • Further Programming
  • Global Design Challenge
  • Professional Skills
Options

Autumn teaching
  • Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology
  • The Ghost in the Machine?
Spring teaching
  • Introduction to Computer Systems
  • Neuroscience and Behaviour
Year 2 at sussex

Autumn teaching
  • Databases
  • Natural Language Engineering
  • Program Analysis
Spring teaching
  • Acquired Intelligence & Adaptive Behaviour
  • Computer Vision
  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning
Options

Autumn teaching
  • Compilers and Computer Architecture
  • Further Study in Biological and Cognitive Psychology
  • Philosophical Foundations of Cognitive Science
  • Principles of Neuroscience
Spring teaching
  • Brain and Behaviour
  • Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
  • Language, Mind and Brain
  • Neural Circuits
  • Software Engineering
Placement

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

Autumn teaching
  • Knowledge & Reasoning
Autumn and spring teaching
  • Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Project
Options

Autumn teaching
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Intelligence in Animals and Machines
  • Introduction to Computer Security
  • Social Cognitive Development
  • Topics in the Philosophy of Cognitive Science
Spring teaching
  • 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

Additional information

International students Fee :  £20,750 per year

Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (with an industrial placement year) BSc (Hons)

£ 9,250 VAT inc.