BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)

    BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) at Heriot-Watt University

    BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) at Heriot-Watt University

    International students can study the BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) at Heriot-Watt University on the Edinburgh campus in United Kingdom. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the Edinburgh campus. Tuition fees are USD 34,699 / year, and students can apply for the next intake starting on September 1, 2026.

    About BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)

    Studying AI will allow you to help shape the future, revolutionise industries, and solve complex problems. It's a thrilling journey into the heart of innovation, offering the chance to positively impact society through technology and creativity.

    Our BSc in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) is designed to allow you to create modern, robust and practical systems. We don't just teach how to use the latest tools and techniques, but instead focus on empowering our students to understand and develop the next generation of software and tools. The course strikes a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical experience, heavily influenced by the wide research expertise of our academic staff.

    In your third year, you will engage in a year-long group project, collaborating to solve real-world problems. In the final year, you will pursue your AI specialised courses and produce an extensive dissertation project in the AI area.

    The Artificial Intelligence specialisation involves selecting specific courses from the final year options and completintg AI courses including Biologically Inspired Computation, Data Mining and Machine Learning and Intelligent Robotics. Furthermore, you will get to create a final-year project centred around an AI topic.​​​​​​​

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) at Heriot-Watt University

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    We have standard entry requirements for all of our courses that you will have to meet.

    Standard entry requirements

    • Highers ABBB (including Mathematics)
    • A-Levels BBC – ABB (including Maths at B)
    • Int. Baccalaureate 28 points (with Mathematics at Higher Level 5)
    • BTEC DDM (including sufficient Mathematics)
    • HNC B in graded unit (including sufficient Mathematics)

    Minimum entry requirements*

    • Highers BBBC (including Mathematics at B)
    • A-Levels BCC (including Mathematics at B)

    * Minimum: under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for some Scottish students depending on their circumstances. Our minimum requirements will apply if you:

    • live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20), or
    • are care experienced.

    We can also make exceptions for some Scottish students with grades above minimum but below standard. Read more about our Minimum and standard entry requirements

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 57
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 78

    English Program Requirements

    English Language Requirements

    If your first language is not English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability.

    The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5.

    If you do not have IELTS 6.0, we offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement for this programme prior to commencing your studies.

    Please see our detailed English language requirements.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    34,699 / year
    BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) at Heriot-Watt University
    Heriot-Watt University
    Heriot-Watt University
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Edinburgh

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