Ulster University

Artificial Intelligence BEng (Hons)

Ulster UniversityDerry~Londonderry, United Kingdom

Course overview

Gain the skills to design and develop the next generation of Artificial Intelligence (Al) systems and services.

Key highlights

  • Focuses on designing and developing next-generation AI systems and services
  • Includes a placement year within the four-year programme

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBC — to include One of which must be from Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Computer Science (not IT/ICT) or Software Systems Development. For applicants offering Maths, Further Maths or Physics a two grade reduction will be applied at the time of offer (CCC
  • A-level: CCC — to include to include one subject from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science (not IT/ICT) or Software Systems Development. For applicants offering Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics - CDD
  • BTEC — In Computing (not ICT/IT), Electronics or an Engineering discipline The following qualifications are acceptable in particular combinations and/or with A-Level(s) - NB Subject requirements must be met as outlined above. BTEC Level 3 QCF Sub…
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 — 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; To include English at minimum H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level. Higher level subjects must include minimum H5 Mathematics and minimum H6 in one of the following - Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computing, Technology or Engineering
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: 96 — 96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; To include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level. Course Specific Subject requirements This course also requires H2 in either Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computing, Technology or Engineering. If Mathematics is not passed at H2, a minimum of H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level is required, in addition to one of the subjects above
  • Access to HE Diploma — Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 55% (120-credit Access Course; NI Access Course - To include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma, if applicant doesn't possess at least grade C GCSE Maths. GB Access to HE Diploma - Plus GCSE English & Maths grade C
  • HNC / HND: Distinction — Year 1 Entry Overall Distinction (with distinctions in 45 Level 4 credits
  • HNC / HND — year 2 entry; applicants may be considered for year 2 entry where the curriculum sufficiently matches the Ulster University full-time
  • HNC / HND: Merit — Year 1 Entry Overall Merit (with distinctions in 15 Level 5 credits; applications may be considered for Year 2 entry where the curriculum sufficiently matches that of the Ulster University
  • GCSE: C — to include Mathematics

Scholarships

  • Asylum Seekers Scholarship

  • Choice Scholarships

    The Choice Scholarships will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education by providing financial assistance of £1,500 to three students per year for the lifetime of the project.

    Up to £1,500

  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    £2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.

    Up to £2,000

  • Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships

    Selected scholars will receive financial support to undertake further specialist research in their area of expertise.

  • The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme

    Please contact the provider.

  • University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship

    £1,500 tuition fee discount - on top of our existing £2,000 International Scholarship - that’s a total reduction of £3,500 towards your studies. £2,200 scholarship -this brings your total possible reduction to £4,200.

Careers this course leads to

  • Artificial Intelligence Engineer
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • Software Engineer
  • AI Developer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Ulster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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