BSc Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Aberystwyth University

Explore the fundamentals of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) here at Aberystwyth University.

The degree, which is accredited by the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) on behalf of the Engineering Council, allows you to develop the skills needed to solve complex problems that include analysis, design, solution choice and implementation.

You will be equipped with the appropriate skills for any typical job in the software industry. However, the AI emphasis will give you the head start in job areas of autonomy, AI, medical and/or bioinformatics tasks, computational intelligence, commercial/business programming of softbot applications, intelligent controllers and more.

Why study Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence at Aberystwyth?

• Employability is embedded in the structure of this degree.
• This degree is accredited by The BCS (the Chartered Institute for IT) on behalf of the Engineering Council, which gives you a head start when you enter the competitive job market.
• The department will give you access to dedicated Linux, Mac OS X laboratories and central servers.
• You will be taught by lecturers who have close links with the industry and software engineering conferences.
• Students on this course will have access to robotic equipment including arduinos, mobile robots and sailing robots.

Career Prospects

Our degree prepares you for a variety of careers:

• software design
• communications and networking
• computer applications
• web development
• IT consultancy and management
• systems analysis and development
• education.

What skills do I acquire from this degree?

As part of your degree you will be required to take part in a first year residential weekend where you and other students will have to work in teams to solve problems.

This activity will encourage and improve:

• communication skills
• analytical skills
• time management
• working independently and as part of a team
• organisation skills
• implementation skills
• research skills
• technical skills.