Artificial Intelligence

Our BSc in Artificial Intelligence will provide you with a comprehensive and cutting-edge understanding of AI theory and practice. Designed to address the ever-evolving AI landscape, and with all modules underpinned by safe and trusted AI, you'll develop crucial analytical and practical skills, opening doors to a wide range of future-focused careers.

Our programme is structured around AI's core dimensions, including the foundations of AI, data science and Machine Learning. You’ll study reasoning, interactions and autonomous agents including robotics. You'll also gain a deep understanding of the ethics and philosophy of AI and its shifting role in society through exploring the social, legal, and professional dimensions. Throughout your degree, you’ll apply your skillset to tackle complex projects inspired by real-world industry problems. This could include working with an external company on developing a tech solution to an industry problem in your third year.

You can also choose to study for our integrated Master’s course (MSci), adding a fourth year to your degree during which you’ll undertake a substantial project. You can either choose from a wide range of advanced topics in cutting-edge computer science, or join our unique programme with Amazon Web Services, working as a team to deliver innovative digital solutions that leverage AWS technology for public sector clients.

Accreditation

This degree has been accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by BCS. An accredited degree entitles you to professional membership of BCS, which is an important part of the criteria for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status through the Institute. Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.

Key benefits

• 5th in the UK for Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (QS World Rankings by subject 2025).

• Gain real work experience as part of your degree, working with companies such as IBM, Terranova Software and Aerogility to design solutions to current industry needs, boosting your employability and expanding your networks.

• Our central London location is close to leading global companies, such as Google and Amazon, and gives unparalleled access to renowned scientific societies, including the British Computer Society (BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

• 6th in the UK for producing the most employable graduates (Times Higher Education Graduate Employability rankings 2025).

• Access to Mistral AI's Le Chat – a platform that lets you customise and deploy your own AI models for coding, writing and problem-solving.

• A thriving culture of student societies covering tech, game development, women in computer science, robotics and more, with regular hackathons, careers panels, talks, and social activities.