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Artificial Intelligence (Including Placement Year)

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • October 2026
  • Undergraduate
Colchester Campus
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Course summary

The BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad.

You’ll gain expertise that is in huge demand within the UK industry with a strong understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of AI. You’ll also build a strong foundation in core computer science theory and explore its cutting-edge real-world applications, preparing you to create the technologies of tomorrow.

WHY THIS COURSE

The BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence gives you a comprehensive perspective of the current developments, needs and potential of AI models, algorithms and systems.

You’ll study a broad curriculum shaped by industry partners, gaining the most up-to-date understanding of computer science. Discover which areas you’re interested in exploring further such as assistive technologies, computer games, Big Data and robotics.

Add a placement year or study abroad to put your learning into practice, expand your perspective and build confidence in professional or international settings.

By graduation, you’ll have the confidence and ability to apply AI to a range of disciplines and sectors. You’ll be ready for careers in software and systems analysis, engineering and programming.

Modules

Many of our courses offer a choice of optional modules to tailor your learning experience. More information about these can be found on the University of Essex website.

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Colchester Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • October 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
I402
Institution code:
E70
Campus name:
Colchester Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
I402
Institution code:
E70
Campus name:
Colchester Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
112 - 120 points

GCSE Maths C/4 is also required.

Offers will be made from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels.
We accept A Levels, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, International Baccalaureate, T Levels, AAQs and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff.

Whilst International A-levels and BTECs aren't on the tariff calculator, we assign them the same tariff points as their UK counterparts.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We are committed to ensuring that all students with the merit and potential to benefit from an Essex education are supported to do so. We make Contextual Offers, of up to two A-level grades (or equivalent) below our standard conditional offer, to applicants from underrepresented groups residing in the UK.

Learn more on the University of Essex website

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