Course Details

It's estimated that artificial intelligence (AI) could contribute over $15 trillion to the global economy by 2030 (1). Major industries such as healthcare, financial services, entertainment, manufacturing and retail offer significant and growing employment opportunities in AI. A wealth of career opportunities await ambitious and talented graduates with AI design, development and deployment expertise.

The University of Bolton's BSc (Hons) in Artificial Intelligence is an ideal choice if you seek a career in this innovative and fast-moving field and wish to study at a supportive, student-focused, multicultural university. Our expert team will support you in developing wide-ranging knowledge of AI, programming and computing methods and techniques, along with strong practical skills in applying these technologies. We'll cover the essential areas of computer and software systems science that underpin AI and explore specialised AI topics and the latest trends shaping the future of computer science.

While studying at our town centre campus in the North of England, you'll explore the latest methodologies and development techniques based on industry standards. We'll support you in developing your understanding in areas such as machine learning, computer vision, deep learning and natural language processing. Our dedicated tutors will also promote lifelong learning skills, creativity and critical thinking so you're ready to adapt as the computing and AI industry evolves throughout your career.

Our degree is tool-based. For each topic, we focus on developing your conceptual understanding and then support you as you learn to apply this theoretical knowledge in a practical setting. We use realistic scenarios developed with industry partners to test your skills and understanding. During the course, you'll build a coursework portfolio demonstrating your ability to solve real-world AI problems. This vital experience will help prepare you for a successful graduate career.

Interpersonal and transferable skills are also essential, so we'll challenge you to develop sought-after communication, problem-solving, analytical, self-management, and decision-making skills. Our dedicated team will focus on helping you gain the skills employers value and a detailed understanding of the technologies and methods underpinning computing and AI.

(1) https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/data-and-analytics/publications/artificial-intelligence-study.html accessed on 19 September 2023

Highlights

• Our Computer Science courses are 5th in the UK for student satisfaction, according to The Complete University Guide 2024.
• Our Computer Science courses are also placed in the top 5 in the UK for teaching quality by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
• We are a well-respected, intensive teaching-focused department with a friendly approach and highly-rated teaching. You'll learn from our experienced lecturers and researchers in fields such as machine learning, computer vision, data science, intelligent agents, bioinformatics, information and cyber security.
• We encourage collaboration, so you'll also learn through activities with your peers, along with lectures and seminars from industry experts.
• We regularly monitor and update the course to ensure the content is industry-relevant and introduces you to the latest thinking and innovations. You'll explore the most up-to-date technologies and software packages, such as Python, using IDEs, including PyCharm and Visual Studio Code.
• During your studies, we'll offer you access to online educational resources from industry training providers such as Intel AI Academy and AWS Educate.
• By designing the course assignments and projects to mimic industry pipelines and standards, we aim to give you a real feel for a career in AI.
• Manchester is a thriving digital hub and home to a wide range of digital technology businesses, including specialist AI companies. The region offers plenty of opportunities to network and exchange ideas. Our guest lecturer programme invites professionals to come and share their expertise so that you can benefit from their experience.