Artificial Intelligence with Foundation Year

Be part of the digital transformation of society with a degree in artificial intelligence.

AI is emerging in every aspect of life to help people make better decisions, improve safety and reduce our environmental impact. Our industry-leading academics will help you gain a solid understanding of the fundamentals of computing, information science and informatics, before opening up a world of opportunity in the development of intelligent systems.

You’ll benefit from real-world experience, participation in global events and exposure to AI influencers and thought leaders to help you prepare for a career in this fast-moving and rapidly evolving industry.

The foundation year equips you with essential scientific knowledge and study skills you need. Upon successful completion, you can transfer seamlessly into our degree programmes.

Why study at Hull?

• Future-focused facilities: Create high-end graphics in our Turing Lab, benefit from social spaces and powerful servers in our recently refurbished Superlab (open after hours), or experiment with robotics or VR in our other dedicated spaces.
• Real world experience: Build your network and your experience with the option for a year in industry with companies like BT, IBM and Microsoft.
• Learn beyond the lectures: You’ll be exposed to a range of computer societies and extra-curricular opportunities as well as international events to help you practice and hone your skills in real-life situations.

Where could this take me?

Ready yourself to enter one of most exciting and innovative sectors with a degree in artificial intelligence. With the experience and knowledge, you’ll gain, expect to explore roles in a range of sectors including finance, gaming, technology and marketing.

Take up a job with one of the emerging industry giants, choose further study or grow your own tech business to be part of the AI future. Previous students have headed to roles in Sony, Microsoft, Electronic Arts, Rockstar Games, Dell, Fujitsu and Capita.

Core modules include:

Computational Thinking
Algorithms and Data Structures
Architectures, Operating Systems and the Cloud
Applied Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Computer Vision

Optional modules include:

User Interfaces and Experience
Extended Reality Development
Communicating and Teaching Computing

All modules are subject to availability and this list may change.