Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) BSc (Hons)

Gain a solid grounding in the key themes underpinning contemporary computer science to explore advanced topics in artificial intelligence. From computational intelligence to nature-inspired algorithms - explore practical applications of cutting-edge techniques on real-world problems, to prepare you for a career in a sector in constant evolution.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course?** <br/><br/><br/>- Accredited by the British Computer Society - The Chartered Institute for IT<br/><br/><br/>- Gain recognition of your specialism in AI named in your degree title<br/><br/><br/>- All necessary mathematics knowledge is provided within relevant modules<br/><br/><br/>- Gain first-hand experience in industry with our Placement Year option<br/><br/><br/>- Access a wide range of equipment including supercomputer facilities, a VR lab and a Maker Space<br/><br/><br/>From powering human-like non-player characters in gaming to discovering patterns that could lead to new advancements in medicine, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the industries with its applications and help in solving complex problems. Our Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) BSc will enable you to gain a sound academic grounding in the discipline of Computer Science, an understanding of the professional issues relevant to your future working life and specialist knowledge in AI - informed by our own research and industry trends.<br/><br/>Your final year will culminate with the opportunity to deep dive into research focused modules relating to the specialist area of Artificial Intelligence. You will discover modern approaches to AI including computational intelligence and nature-inspired algorithms, explore artificial neural networks, evolutionary computation, as well as covering adaptive behaviour in natural systems from the perspective of computational neuroscience. You will also spend time exploring current research topics and writing a novel final year project related to your specialism.<br/><br/>**About Keele**<br/><br/>Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.<br/><br/>We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.<br/><br/>Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.