University of Kent

BSc Computer Science Artificial Intelligence with a Year in Industry

University of Kent

Course overview

On the BSc Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) with a Year in Industry at the University of Kent, students will specialise in this rapidly evolving area of computer science. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly successful at solving complex problems across self-driving cars and medicine, to information retrieval and gaming.

 

Recent advances exploit machine learning techniques where AI systems extract patterns from vast amounts of examples (big data) using large-scale computing infrastructure, such as the cloud. 

 

The BSc Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) with a Year in Industry in the University of Kent is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council. Students will learn a combination of solid knowledge of computing technologies and programming skills with an in-depth understanding of the principles and practice of building AI systems.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

 

  • UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points

  • A level - BBB - BCC

  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DMM

  • Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits M: 21 credits P: 0 credits

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 - 26 points

  • T Level - M.

 

English Language Requirements:

 

  • This course requires an IELTS score of  6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component from applicants who do not have English as their first language.

Scholarships

  • Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship

    Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.

  • Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Kingsman Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship

    £1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Music Performance Scholarship

    £1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.

Career opportunities

After completing the BSc Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) with a Year in Industry  at the University of Kent with a Year in Industry, graduates can pursue careers in positions such as:

 

  • Programmer

  • Software Engineering 

  • Mobile App Developer 

  • Systems Analyst 

  • Systems Designer.

Cost of study

The 2026 tuition fee for the BSc Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) with a Year in Industry at the University of Kent with a Year in Industry is £23,500 per year for international students. The fee is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

To apply for the course, applicants can apply directly to the university through its online application portal or UCAS. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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