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    BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)

    Heriot-Watt University

    Heriot-Watt University

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    United Kingdom, Edinburgh

    University RankQS Ranking
    257

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    G700

    Campuses

    Edinburgh

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 25,808  / year
    Next Intake September-2026

    BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)

    About

    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

    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 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

    GBP 25,808 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
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    BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)

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