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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Edinburgh campus
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Edinburgh Campus
Full Time
SEP
4 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Edinburgh campus
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Edinburgh Campus
Full Time
SEP
4 Years
Select a an exam type
Studying AI will allow you to help shape the future, revolutionise industries, and solve complex problems. It's a thrilling journey into the heart of innovation, offering the chance to positively impact society through technology and creativity.
Our BSc in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) is designed to allow you to create modern, robust and practical systems. We don't just teach how to use the latest tools and techniques, but instead focus on empowering our students to understand and develop the next generation of software and tools. The course strikes a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical experience, heavily influenced by the wide research expertise of our academic staff.
In your third year, you will engage in a year-long group project, collaborating to solve real-world problems. In the final year, you will pursue your AI specialised courses and produce an extensive dissertation project in the AI area.
The Artificial Intelligence specialisation involves selecting specific courses from the final year options and completintg AI courses including Biologically Inspired Computation, Data Mining and Machine Learning and Intelligent Robotics. Furthermore, you will get to create a final-year project centred around an AI topic.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBC - ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
ABBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
BBB Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6):
Pass Grades / Points required
GCSE/National 4/National 5:
It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent) Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
28 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
Scottish HNC:
Pass Grades / Points required
Scottish HND:
Pass Grades / Points required
T Level:
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Students living in
DomesticFREE
Students from Domestic
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£9,535 per year
Students from England
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£9,535 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,535 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£25,808 per year
Students from EU
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£25,808 per year
Students from International
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