Computer Science – Artificial Intelligence pathway
University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom
Course overview
From the underlying principles to the very edge of modern technology, this programme will cover all aspects of Computer Science and ensure that when you graduate you will know exactly what is and isn't possible with computers. Artificial Intelligence is one of the most important and cutting-edge sub-fields in Computer Science. It’s transforming industries from technology, robotics and finance to healthcare, creative and third sectors.
Shaped by our world-leading research in data science, machine learning, robotics and AI+, on the Artificial Intelligence pathway programme students learn the key facts, principles, and concepts of computer science. You will engage with the challenges of modern artificial intelligence, while developing specialist expertise in AI theories, methods, and applications. In your first year, you will build a solid grounding in the fundamentals of computer science, covering programming, computer systems, data structures, algorithms, and the basics of artificial intelligence.
In Years Two and Three you will expand your knowledge of key concepts and skills related to software development and database development. You will also choose modules from a range of specialism topics including Theory of Computation, Data Science, Biocomputation, Computer Vision, Multi-Agent Systems, Data Mining and Robot Perception and Manipulation. On this pathway, you will graduate with the degree titleBachelor of Science with Honours in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) In addition to Artificial Intelligence pathway within Computer Science, the University of Liverpool also offers a specialist degree programme –Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons).
Explore our other Computer Science programme and pathway options: Computer Science BSc (Hons) Computer Science BSc (Algorithms and Optimisation) (Hons) Computer Science BSc (Cyber Security) (Hons) Computer Science BSc (Data Science) (Hons) We also offer a four year MEng (master’s) programmeComputer Science MEng. This p
Key highlights
- Shaped by research in data science, machine learning, robotics and AI
- First year covers programming, systems, data structures, algorithms and AI basics
- Builds software development and database development skills in later years
- Specialist options include Computer Vision, Multi-Agent Systems and Data Mining
- Further options include Biocomputation, Theory of Computation and Robot Perception
Entry requirements
- A-level: AAB — to include with A in the EPQ including; with EPQ
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
Bridge House College Nigeria Law Scholarships
Value: £2,000
Up to £2,000Kaplan Digital Pathways Excellence Scholarship
Kaplan Digital Pathways Foundation Certificate, will receive a £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Undergraduates
If you’re an international undergraduate student who hasn’t studied with us before, you could be eligible for a scholarship offering a tuition fee discount of £7,500.
Up to £7,500Sport Liverpool Performance Programme
A very limited number of grants, worth up to £3,500, are available through the High Performance Athlete Programme.
University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong and Tung Undergraduate Scholarships
The University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong undergraduate scholarships are worth £10,000 per year for three years and are awarded to students originating from Hong Kong.
Up to £10,000University of Liverpool International College Excellence Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Machine learning engineer
- AI developer
- Data scientist
- Software engineer
- Computer vision engineer
- Robotics software engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £9,790; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £1,465 | International: Full-time place, per year - £32,000; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £14,950
Admission
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