Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc(Hons)

Course structure

This course is part of the computing undergraduate programme which offers a variety of specialist degrees. If you develop a particular specialism during year 1, you will be able to switch to a degree which accurately reflects your interests.

You will learn independently through guided activities such as reading, practical skills development, assessed coursework and project work supported by a supervisor. In your final year, you will have the opportunity to explore other areas through your option choices and your major project.

Making sure that what you learn with us is relevant, up to date and what employers are looking for is our priority, so courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis. When you have applied to us, you’ll be told about any new developments through our applicant portal.

Year 1 

Beginning with a broad introduction to computer science, you will study topics that cover programming, web development, databases, perspectives on computing, enabling technologies, and an introduction to artificial intelligence. 

Modules

• Fundamentals of Computer Systems

  The module introduces you to the computer organisation, architecture, hardware and software components comprising a computer system.

• Introduction to Programming

  This module is the entry-level programming module and will introduce you to the fundamental concepts and skills required to write simple programs in a high-level language.

• Introduction to Databases

  This module will introduce you to the concepts used in database design and use. This includes modelling and validation techniques used in analysis and design, and use of SQL to extract information from database systems.

• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

  This module introduces you to the basic concepts of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It presents AI principles, techniques and technologies through real world examples.

• Introduction to Web Development

  This module will introduce a range of current web technologies, equipping you to build basic standards-compliant static and interactive web pages.

• Working in the Computing Industry

  This module introduces you to the professional roles and working practices in computing and business information technology (IT). The module integrates an introduction to the university learning environment and a foundation in academic study skills.

Year 2 

You will build on the foundation of your first year and develop your knowledge of algorithms and operating systems, alongside other key areas including intelligent systems, and object-oriented software architecture, design and implementation. 

Modules

• Intelligent Systems 1
• Intelligent Systems 2
• Integrated Group Project
• Object-oriented Development and Testing
• Data Structure and Operating Systems

Options*

• Database Management Systems
• User Experience Design
• Embedded Systems
• Logic and Formal Specification
• Mobile Application Development

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

Placement year

The option of a placement year provides valuable work experience, builds confidence and boosts your CV. Our students have been on placement with companies including Lighthouse Systems, IBM, AstraZeneca, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, EDF Energy and 15below.

Final year

Your final year allows you to explore areas that interest you most. You will also consolidate your learning in a major project that you will showcase to potential employers.

Modules

• Computing Project
• Data Mining 
• Advanced Artificial Intelligence

Options*

• Usability Evaluation
• Object-oriented Design and Architecture
• Intellectual Property Law and IT
• New Horizons in Computing
• Programming Languages, Concurrency and Client-server Computing
• Advanced Mobile Application Development

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

Brighton's digital economy 

Home to over 1,000 companies in the digital sector, Brighton is well established as one of the UK’s leading centres for creative media technology.

The university is the lead academic partner of the Digital Catapult Centre Brighton, which helps entrepreneurs and small businesses bring their digital services and products to market. Innovative projects developed by the centre include a national 5G testbed, backed by the University of Brighton, to help small businesses across the UK develop new products and services that can benefit from 5G technologies.

The testbed further enhances Brighton's growing international reputation for creativity and innovation, particularly in the digital sector which now contributes to over £1bn per year to its economy.

As a student you can find internships and a doorway to job opportunities across the city through Wired Sussex, a local membership organisation for companies and individuals working in the digital sector.

Each year you’ll also get to enjoy the Brighton Digital Festival which brings together the city’s arts and digital cultures and communities. The festival welcomes around 47,000 visitors and features more than 150 events.

International requirements

We can help you meet our English language or academic entry requirements.

Course fees

If you choose to take the professional placement (sandwich) year offered on this course you will pay a reduced fee during this year. Our fee for the professional placement year is £1,230 for home students and £2,060 for international students. This fee may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

Info

The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2019–20.

Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI (whichever is the greater). The annual increase for UK/EU students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee.

You can find out more about our fees in the university's student contract and tuition fee policy (pdf).

The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full-time or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.

What's included in the fee?

When costs such as health or DBS checks, or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply check with the school that provides your course using the contact details in the Find out more tab (at the end of this page) for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

See our finance pages for advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee-paying status.

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