University of Southampton

Artificial Intelligence (BEng)

University of SouthamptonHighfield, Southampton

Course overview

Explore the rapidly developing world of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. You’ll learn to design and develop the next generation of systems and services, and graduate with a skillset that is both in demand and growing. Artificial intelligence, data-driven and machine learning technologies are at the forefront of our daily lives.

They offer significant gains in efficiency and performance - automating processes across nearly all domains of modern life. You’ll have the opportunity to: explore natural intelligence using computer models and learn to build systems capable of intelligent decisions and actions explore core AI technologies and techniques, including high level programming, data analytics, deep learning and computer vision use our modern lab facilities as you undertake practical, research-led learning tailor your course to your interests by specialising in a range of optional modules undertake an individual research project in year 3 As the potential of AI as a t

Key highlights

  • Explore natural intelligence using computer models of intelligent behaviour
  • Core AI techniques including deep learning, data analytics and computer vision
  • Learn to build systems capable of intelligent decisions and actions
  • Practical, research-led learning in modern lab facilities
  • Tailor your studies through a range of optional specialist modules
  • Individual research project undertaken in the final year

Entry requirements

  • A-level: A*AA — to include including mathematics (minimum grade A
  • A-level: AAA — to include including mathematics (minimum grade A), plus grade A in the EPQ; with EPQ
  • A-level: A*A — to include including mathematics (minimum grade A) or D*; combined with BTEC
  • A-level: AA — to include including mathematics; combined with BTEC
  • BTEC: D*D — BTEC National Diploma; combined with A levels
  • BTEC: DD — BTEC National Diploma; combined with A levels

Scholarships

  • Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Engineering Global Talent Scholarship

    Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.

    Up to £2,000

  • Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship

    Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

  • Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship

    If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship

    There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship

    The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Machine learning engineer
  • AI engineer
  • Data scientist
  • Computer vision engineer
  • Software engineer
  • AI research engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £31,000 per year

Admission

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