Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

The Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons) program at De Montfort University equips students with the knowledge and skills to create smart solutions in commerce and industry. Combining robotics, artificial intelligence, and computer science, the program provides a comprehensive understanding of this rapidly evolving field. With a focus on real-life industry scenarios, strong practical components, and access to advanced facilities, graduates are well-prepared for careers in various sectors, including market intelligence, data mining, and mobile communications.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons) program at De Montfort University equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to create smart solutions in commerce and industry.

• Strong practical component: Students participate in projects and extracurricular activities related to the course, including the Robot Club.
• Access to advanced facilities: The program utilizes advanced facilities such as the Advanced Mobile Robotics and Intelligent Agents Laboratory.
• BCS accreditation: The program is fully certified by the British Computer Society, ensuring its quality and relevance to industry standards.
• Global opportunities: Students can participate in DMU Global experiences, such as hacking workshops at the Spyscape Museum in New York and networking events with tech entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley.

Outline:

• Year 1: Focuses on foundational knowledge in computer science, programming, databases, operating systems, and networks.
• Year 2: Explores advanced topics in computational intelligence, intelligent robotics, applied artificial intelligence, and agile team development.
• Year 3: Delves into agent-based modeling, parallel computing, big data and machine learning, and concludes with a development project and a module on fuzzy logic and inference systems.

Assessment:

Assessment methods include a combination of coursework assignments, examinations, presentations, group projects, and individual projects. The specific weighting of each assessment method varies depending on the module.

Teaching:

The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work, laboratory sessions, and self-directed study. The program boasts experienced teaching staff from the internationally recognized Institute of Artificial Intelligence.

Careers:

Graduates will be well-prepared for careers in various sectors, including market intelligence, imaging techniques, data mining, the medical and pharmaceutical industries, and mobile communications and gaming systems. Additionally, graduates can pursue specialized postgraduate studies in research or taught areas.

Other:

• The program utilizes "Education 2030," a new teaching approach that focuses on block teaching and emphasizes key skills development.
• Students have access to advanced facilities like the Advanced Mobile Robotics and Intelligent Agents Laboratory.
• Work placement opportunities are available, allowing students to gain valuable industry experience.
• The program duration is three years full-time or four years with a placement year.
• The tuition fees for UK students are £9,250 per year, and for international students, £16,250 per year.
• English language proficiency is required, with an IELTS score of 6.0 overall and a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

• 2024/25 tuition fees for UK students: £9,250
• 2024/25 tuition fees for international students: £16,250