Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) with an Industrial Placement Year
University of Sheffield
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Sheffield Main

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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This course is about biologically inspired algorithms, their relationship to living biological intelligence and the nature of consciousness itself. Some modules overlap with the main Computer Science degree, so you get the same solid grounding in the fundamentals. Youll also have the chance to arrange a year in industry.Our degrees will help you to become more than just a programmer - you will also develop skills in teamwork, communication, systems design and entrepreneurship.This course is ...Read more

This course is about biologically inspired algorithms, their relationship to living biological intelligence and the nature of consciousness itself. Some modules overlap with the main Computer Science degree, so you get the same solid grounding in the fundamentals. You'll also have the chance to arrange a year in industry.Our degrees will help you to become more than just a programmer - you will also develop skills in teamwork, communication, systems design and entrepreneurship.This course is about biologically inspired algorithms, their relationship to living biological intelligence and the nature of consciousness itself.Some modules overlap with the main Computer Science degree, so you get the same solid grounding in the fundamentals. You can specialise in speech recognition, language processing or learn about robotics. Industry placement

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4/279
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13th
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16th
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Prathamesh
25 Feb 25

The programs are very well structured. The staff is very helpful and the buildings are also very accessible. The location is also quite nice for the course. All the class timings..Read more

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Rhys
17 Feb 25

Great staff and..Read more

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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