Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (with an industrial placement year) BSc (Hons)

**100% of our research impact in Computer Science and Informatics was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)** <br/><br/>**About this course**<br/><br/>Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Sussex explores the scientific basis of intelligence in animals and machines.<br/><br/>The course covers the fundamentals of computer science, the principles of adaptive behaviour and intelligent systems, and their applications. You can also apply for a year working in industry.<br/><br/>You can shape your degree to suit your interests, specialising either in technology or in cognitive science - the interdisciplinary study of intelligence and mind.<br/><br/>You’ll study in our Future Technologies Labs, which include a student-focused hub, teaching labs with suites of high-spec computers, and project workspaces.<br/><br/>**Accreditation**<br/><br/>Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.<br/><br/>To help you gain experience and increase your employability, you can apply for an optional placement as part of your course. This can be a fantastic opportunity to gain real-life insight into industry as well as skills valued by employers. You’ll be responsible for applying for and securing your placement. Our dedicated careers team can help you:<br/><br/><br/>- find an employer<br/><br/><br/>- draft an application<br/><br/><br/>- prepare for interviews.<br/><br/><br/>Don’t worry if you’re not successful, you’ll simply transfer to a non-placement version of your course.<br/><br/>**Location**<br/><br/>Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London. <br/><br/>**About the University of Sussex** <br/><br/>Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, youll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.