Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

This degree provides a firm footing in data handling, analysis and communication of findings and modern research-driven machine learning techniques. You will learn through an inventive combination of computer science fundamentals, programming, data analysis, critical reasoning and machine learning. Graduates of this programme are proficient in using data to derive insight using up-to-the-minute methods and algorithms. We place a premium on the responsible use of data and an appreciation of relevant ethical, legal and social issues is embedded throughout.

Everything in today’s world runs on algorithms and data, from making decisions about which medical treatments are likely to succeed to how much someone pays for car insurance.

The use of data is becoming known as the Industrial Revolution 4.0, and industries are rushing to realise the potential that Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence can offer.  We’ve designed this course to provide the mathematical, technical and theoretical knowledge and skills to enable you to work on the cutting edge technology needed for this new data frontier.  This degree is focused on the analysis and methods that can be used to unlock the deeper meaning in data.  Graduates are ideally suited to take up careers in data and financial analysis, business intelligence, data support or closely related positions.

This degree provides an inventive combination of computer science fundamentals, programming, data analysis, critical reasoning and machine learning. The programme produces graduates that are proficient in using data to derive insight using up-to-the-minute methods and algorithms.

In addition, the programme places a premium on responsible use of data. It champions the professional values needed when using the immense power of modern analytics, and an appreciation of relevant ethical, legal and social issues is embedded throughout. You will also be equipped with the transferable skills needed for any knowledge economy position; teamwork, communication, self-management, independence and discipline.

‘Placement Year’ and 'International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch.

If you don’t have the required qualifications for this degree-level course or are looking to re-enter education after time away from study, then a Foundation Year Programme might be the right choice for you. Please see Computer Science (with Foundation Year) G40F.