BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence

Why Artificial Intelligence at ARU?

• Study in the Silicon Fen, home to Apple, Microsoft, Samsung AI and many more – the perfect opportunity to connect with top employers.
• Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; designed and developed with regional employers, such as Mathworks and Citisoft to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving.
• Accredited by BCS and IET and a Cisco Network Academy for over ten years.
• Access online educational resources from the Intel AI Academy and Amazon AWS Educate programme, Pluralsight, LinkedIn Learning and zyBooks.
• Access our AI lab/software packages, Microsoft Azure and VMware IT Academy.

From self-driving cars to chess-playing computers, artificial intelligence (AI) has been shaping our world for some time now. With our BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence degree in Cambridge, you’ll explore the science of machine learning and develop the skills to firmly place yourself at the forefront of technological innovation.

Our degree course, accredited by both BCS and The Chartered Institute for IT, and affiliated with IET (The Institution of Engineering and Technology), will help you stand out to employers in a range of industries, both in the UK and overseas. Once you graduate, you’ll be able to register as an Incorporated Engineer and, with further study, you can become a Chartered Engineer.

Our specialist facilities are perfect places to develop practical skills and get experience of working with industry-standard tools, such as VMware IT Academy and Amazon AWS. We encourage collaboration, so you’ll also learn through activities with your peers, and lectures and seminars from industry experts.

During your time at ARU, you’ll also get the opportunity for a placement year in industry which will see you linked with a high-tech hub company in Cambridge, the region and beyond. You’ll build up experience working and make industry contacts to benefit your studies and enhance your long-term career prospects.

With our Artificial Intelligence degree, you’ll build the skills you need to work in both the development and application of artificial intelligence. You will develop the technical and analytical skills to approach data science projects in a variety of fields, from business forecasting to digital healthcare.

Alongside these skills, you’ll also acquire a solid understanding in the areas of computer science relevant to AI including programming, computer systems and digital security, providing a foundation for any number of careers including web development, IT systems or even creating your own apps.

When you graduate from our course, you’ll have excellent career prospects in the IT industry and beyond.

Graduates comfortably secure roles such as:

• software engineer
• hardware engineer
• app developer
• web developer
• programmer

Graduates also increasingly work as data analysts, data scientists or business analysts in the financial sector.

Other industries, and professions, that rely heavily on computing systems and are potential employers for graduates include:

• media (for example, BBC)
• communications (Ericsson, Huawei)
• energy (British Gas)
• medicine (Canon Medical Systems)

As part of your studies, the option of a placement year could see you working in industry, making contacts and building up your experience and knowledge in the kind of environment you might ultimately work in.

Graduation doesn’t need to be the end of your time with us, of course. You might decide to stay at ARU and study for a Masters, such as continuing further with AI with our MSc Artificial Intelligence. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.

Employability and personal career development

ARU ranked in the top 10% in the country for graduates in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024), and 5th in the country for the proportion of UK undergraduates who are employed as managers, directors, or senior officials 15 months after graduating. We're also in the top 10% in the country for the number of graduates in employment and further study who agreed they are using what they learnt during their studies.

Informed by employers, our courses support an integrated approach to employability. You’ll have opportunities to develop the skills and abilities they are looking for and gain a deeper understanding of how your academic learning relates to the world of work through Live Briefs and Ruskin Modules.

To amplify your career ambition, you will need to actively dedicate time outside of your studies, whether you choose to explore placements, internships or volunteering. Or you could make a social impact by collaborating with our partner organisations through our volunteer scheme Students at the Heart of Knowledge Exchange (SHoKE). These all give you an edge, providing you with experience that you will be able to evidence on your CV and talk about in interviews.

Our Employability and Careers Service offers a range of expert advice and support to build your unique professional profile, including tailored career appointments, advice on writing your CV, and help to complete job applications. You’ll have 24/7 access to the Careers Centre, our comprehensive online digital resource, which empowers you to start building a Personal Career Development Plan from the very start. Design your future at ARU.

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