The overall aim of the course is to provide a broadly-based education in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its related technologies which will produce graduates equipped with the knowledge and skills to select and apply appropriate AI techniques to a particular domain.
In support of this, the course has the following aims:
• To provide a systematic study of the theory and principles of AI, which includes fundamental theoretical computer science, mathematics, programming and software engineering.
• To develop competence in the use of programming languages f...
The overall aim of the course is to provide a broadly-based education in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its related technologies which will produce graduates equipped with the knowledge and skills to select and apply appropriate AI techniques to a particular domain.<br/><br/>In support of this, the course has the following aims:<br/><br/>• To provide a systematic study of the theory and principles of AI, which includes fundamental theoretical computer science, mathematics, programming and software engineering.<br/>• To develop competence in the use of programming languages for the production of AI and Machine Learning software components.<br/>• To develop an ability to analyse problems, reason a solution, and represent the knowledge using suitable AI methods and computational techniques.<br/>• To provide opportunities for the development of practical and team-based skills in applying AI in an industrial context.<br/>• To develop key skills and enterprise competencies to support the students progression into a career in the AI industry or further academic study.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Derry~Londonderry
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
GA50
Institution Code
U20
Points of Entry
Year 1
B,B,C,C,C
to include minimum of BB in Maths and another science subject. English & Maths required at Standard grade 1,2 or 3
Overall profile of 63% (120 credit Science/Technology Access Course) (NI Access Course); to include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 63%, or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma. Overall profile of 15 credits at distinction and 30 credits at merit (60 credit Science/Technology Access Course) (GB Access Course); to include GCSE English & Maths at grade C/4.
DMM
BTEC Level 3 RQF National Extended Diploma in Computing (not ICT/IT), Electronics or an Engineering discipline with overall award profile of DMM OR BTEC Level 3 QCF Extended Diploma in Computing (not ICT/IT), Electronics or an Engineering discipline with overall award profile of DDD The following qualifications are acceptable in particular combinations and/or with A-Level(s) - NB Subject requirements must be met as outlined above. BTEC Level 3 QCF Subsidiary Diploma, BTEC RQF National Extended Certificate, BTEC Level 3 QCF 90-credit Diploma, BTEC Level 3 RQF National Foundation Diploma, BTEC Level 3 QCF Diploma, BTEC Level 3 RQF National Diploma.
112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at minimum H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level. Higher level subjects must include minimum H5 Mathematics and minimum H6 in one of the following - Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computing, Technology or Engineering. Entry equivalences can also be viewed in the online prospectus at http://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/entrance-requirements/equivalence Irish Leaving Certificate UCAS Equivalency View tariff point chart
English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or above (or equivalent)
C,C,D
to include Maths and a science subject. English & Maths required at Standard grade 1,2 or 3.
B,B,C
One subject from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science (not IT/ICT) or Software Systems Development. Reduced offer: Grades CCC One subject from Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £17,010 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |