Artificial Intelligence

On this degree you learn a combination of solid knowledge of computing technologies and programming skills with an in-depth understanding of the principles and practice of building AI systems. The programme is taught by experts in the area of AI and applied machine learning.

In the first year of the programme your learning is centred on computer science fundamentals and you share modules with students on our successful BSc Computer Science programme. In the second year you study core AI concepts and techniques. In your final year, you select a range of modules allowing you to focus on specific AI techniques and applications of your choice such as neural network, data mining, eHealth and semantic web.

Our degree programme

On this degree, the specific focus is on the technical aspects of both computer science and artificial intelligence. You learn to code in several languages, starting with the Java programming language, which is widely used in industry across a range of applications including mobile devices, and Python, one of the most popular languages for scientific computing and data analysis.

Building on these programming skills, you learn the principles and techniques that underpin the algorithms and systems shaping our world today. These include artificial intelligence, computer security, network technology, software engineering, and human-computer interaction. You put these principles and techniques into practice to develop software in a variety of ways, from small-scale exercises to a major software project. There is a particular focus on understanding and building AI systems to solve real-world problems.

You can also gain experience in teaching with our Computing in the Classroom module. This gives you the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a school setting.

Facilities to support the study of Artificial Intelligence include The Shed, the School of Computing's Makerspace, which houses:

• 3D printers
• laser-cutting facilities
• development equipment, including Oculus Rift and Raspberry Pi.

Students also have exclusive access to a computer room and common room, and we run a peer-mentoring scheme.

To be considered for entry to Year 1 of a Kent undergraduate degree programme, Jordanian students typically need to have completed one of the following:

• A foundation course, either at a UK based college, or a college in Jordan. All applicants with a foundation qualification will be considered on an individual basis – please contact the International Recruitment team at [email protected] to check if your qualification is acceptable
• One year of a Bachelor degree at a recognised university with an average grade of Very good/76%/B or a GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Associate Degree/Al-Shamel Intermediate Diploma from a recognised Community College with a final grade of at least Good/75%

Graduates who have both IT knowledge and business skills can expect excellent career prospects. Our graduates have gone on to work in:

• software engineering
• mobile applications development
• systems analysis
• consultancy
• networking
• web design and e-commerce
• finance and insurance
• commerce
• engineering
• education
• government
• healthcare. 

Recent graduates have gone on to develop successful careers at leading companies such as:

• BAE Systems
• Cisco 
• IBM
• The Walt Disney Company
• Citigroup 
• BT.

Help finding a job

The University has a friendly Careers and Employability Service, which can give you advice on how to:

• apply for jobs
• write a good CV
• perform well in interviews.

Work experience

You can also gain teaching experience by taking the Computing in the Classroom module.

Career-enhancing skills

You graduate with a solid grounding in the fundamentals of computer science and artificial intelligence and a range of professional skills, including:

• programming
• modelling
• artificial intelligence techniques
• design.

To help you appeal to employers, you also learn key transferable skills that are essential for all graduates. These include the ability to:

• think critically
• communicate your ideas and opinions
• analyse situations and troubleshoot problems
• work independently or as part of a team.

You can also gain extra skills by signing up for one of our Kent Extra activities, such as learning a language or volunteering.