Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) BSc (Hons)

BSc (Hons)UndergraduateComputer Science

About This Programme

4-year BSc (Hons) Computer Science with an AI specialisation. Shares Years 1-3 core with the general CS BSc (Logic and Proof, Software Development 1/2, Data Structures and Algorithms, Programming Languages, Databases, AI and Intelligent Agents, Software Engineering, Operating Systems, etc.). Year 4 mandatory: Research Methods & Requirements Engineering, Design & Implementation, Project Testing and Presentation, plus an AI-focused dissertation/individual project. AI Specialisation: choose 2 of 3 from Biologically Inspired Computation, Data Mining and Machine Learning, Intelligent Robotics. Year 4 optional: Computer Network Security, Computer Graphics, Information Systems Methodologies, Rigorous Methods for Software Engineering, Statistical Modelling and Analysis, Industrial Programming, Applied Text Analytics, Advanced HCI, Advanced Network Security, Big Data Management, Data Visualisation and Analytics, e-Commerce Technology, Digital Forensics, Games Programming. Year 1 entry: A-Level CCC (Math mandatory); IB 24 (3 HL inc. Math); CBSE 65% (with Math); American HS 70% + SAT I 1000 (with Math); Tawjihiyya 80% (Elite 75%); FBISE 70%; BTEC L3 MMM; Scottish Highers BBBB; Lebanese Bac 80% or 13/20 + IELTS 6.0; French Bac 12/20 + IELTS 6.0; Russian/Kazakhstan Attestat grade 5 + IELTS 6.0. Year 2 advanced entry: A-Level BBC (Math + CS mandatory); IB 27; CBSE 85% (Math + CS); HND PPP; BTEC L3 DDD; FBISE 85%; Scottish Advance Higher BB + BBBB Highers. IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5). September and January intakes. Tuition AED 82,264/year (incl. VAT), total AED 329,056. Accreditations (programme family): BCS (CITP, CEng routes), Euro-Inf, UAE MoHESR, UK QAA. Ranked 6th in Scotland for Computer Science (Complete University Guide 2023). 90%+ graduate employment within six months. Programme Leader: Mahmoud Mousa (Assistant Professor).

What You'll Study

Year 1, September Intake - Dubai

Detailed Course Guide You will cover software development, an introduction to computer systems, web design and databases. In addition you will learn how to create apps for mobile devices.

  • Logic and Proof
  • Introduction to Interaction Design
  • Praxis
  • Software Development 1
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Introduction to Computer Systems
  • Software Development 2
  • Web Design and Databases

Year 2, September Intake - Dubai

Detailed Course Guide You will continue with data structures and algorithms, Interaction Design, looking at various programming languages, databases, web programming, discrete mathematics and software design. In addition you will learn how to program for hardware devices such as a raspberry pi using assembly.

  • User-Centred Experimental Design
  • Programming Languages
  • Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Web Programming
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Database Management Systems
  • Hardware-Software Interface
  • Introduction to Software Engineering

Year 3, September Intake - Dubai

Detailed Course Guide You will study topics such as artificial intelligence, data communications, networking, operating systems as well as more formal aspects of computing. You will also undertake a group project that spans the whole year of study.

  • Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents
  • Data Communications and Networking
  • Foundations 1
  • Software Engineering
  • Foundations 2
  • Language Processors
  • Operating Systems & Concurrency
  • Professional Development

Year 4, September Intake - Dubai

Detailed Course Guide You will study advanced topics such as Data Mining, Machine Learning, Intelligent Robots and Biologically Inspired Computation. In addition you will also undertake a major individual project in Artificial Intelligence. More in-depth information on the content of the courses listed above, how they are assessed and the learning outcomes can be accessed via the detailed course guide.

  • Research Methods & Requirements Engineering
  • Design & Implementation
  • Project Testing and Presentation

Optional courses

  • Biologically Inspired Computation
  • Computer Network Security
  • Data Mining and Machine Learning
  • Computer Graphics
  • Information Systems Methodologies
  • Intelligent Robotics
  • Rigorous Methods for Software Engineering
  • Statistical Modelling and Analysis
  • Industrial Programming
  • Applied Text Analytics
  • Advanced Human Computer Interaction
  • Advanced Network Security
  • Big Data Management
  • Data Visualisation and Analytics
  • e-Commerce Technology
  • Digital Forensics
  • Games Programming

Year 1, January Intake - Dubai

Detailed Course Guide You will cover software development, an introduction to computer systems, web design and databases. In addition you will learn how to create apps for mobile devices.

  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Software Development 1
  • Introduction to Computer Systems
  • Web Design and Databases
  • Logic and Proof
  • Software Development 2
  • Introduction to Interaction Design
  • Praxis

Year 2, January Intake - Dubai

Detailed Course Guide You will continue with data structures and algorithms, Interaction Design, looking at various programming languages, databases, web programming, discrete mathematics and software design. In addition you will learn how to program for hardware devices such as a raspberry pi using assembly.

  • User-Centred Experimental Design
  • Programming Languages
  • Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Web Programming
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Database Management Systems
  • Hardware-Software Interface
  • Introduction to Software Engineering

Year 3, January Intake - Dubai

Detailed Course Guide You will study topics such as artificial intelligence, data communications, networking, operating systems as well as more formal aspects of computing. You will also undertake a group project that spans the whole year of study.

  • Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents
  • Foundations 1
  • Software Engineering
  • Data Communications and Networking
  • Language Processors
  • Foundations 2
  • Professional Development
  • Operating Systems & Concurrency

Year 4, January Intake - Dubai

Detailed Course Guide You will study advanced topics such as Data Mining, Machine Learning, Intelligent Robots and Biologically Inspired Computation. In addition you will also undertake a major individual project in Artificial Intelligence. More in-depth information on the content of the courses listed above, how they are assessed and the learning outcomes can be accessed via the detailed course guide.

  • Research Methods & Requirements Engineering
  • Design & Implementation
  • Project Testing and Presentation

Optional courses

  • Biologically Inspired Computation
  • Computer Network Security
  • Data Mining and Machine Learning
  • Computer Graphics
  • Information Systems Methodologies
  • Intelligent Robotics
  • Rigorous Methods for Software Engineering
  • Statistical Modelling and Analysis
  • Industrial Programming
  • Applied Text Analytics
  • Advanced Human Computer Interaction
  • Advanced Network Security
  • Big Data Management
  • Data Visualisation and Analytics
  • e-Commerce Technology
  • Digital Forensics
  • Games Programming

Entry Requirements

Academic: For entry into Year 1 for September and January intake, our entry criteria are listed below. However, please note that the final decision remains at the discretion of the course director after evaluating scores of individual relevant subjects. Students who are eligible to be admitted directly into second year can choose to join the first year, where available. GCE A-Level - CCC (or AABB at AS-Level), Including mandatory subject Math CBSE/Other Indian Boards - 65%, Including mandatory subject Math American High School Diploma/SABIS - 70%, Including mandatory subject Math + SAT I – 1000 (500 English and 500 Math) Tawjihiyya - 80% or Elite/Advance - 75%, Including mandatory subject Math International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points (3 HL, Including mandatory subject Math and 3 SL) BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma - MMM, Including mandatory subject Math FBISE grade 12 or equivalent - 70%, Including mandatory subject Math Russian/Kazakhstan (Attestat) - Grades of 5 in every subject, Including mandatory subject Math + IELTS 6.0 French Baccalaureate - 12/20, Including mandatory subject Math + IELTS 6.0 Lebanese Baccalaureate - 80% or 13/20, Including mandatory subject Math + IELTS 6.0 Scottish Higher - Minimum of BBBB in Scottish Highers in relevant subjects, Including mandatory subject Math Mandatory Subjects - Math To find out more about the specific entry requirements for your country, please refer to our International Entry Requirements. Year 2: For entry into Year 2 for September intake, our entry criteria are listed below. However, please note that the final decision remains at the discretion of the course director after evaluating scores of individual relevant subjects. GCE A-Levels – BBC, including mandatory subjects Math and Computer Science International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points (3 HL, including mandatory subjects Math and Computer Science, and 3 SL) CBSE/Other Indian Boards - Overall 85%, including mandatory subjects Math and Computer Science American High School/SABIS - 70% + 3 AP at grade 4 (including mandatory subjects Math and Computer Science) or Minimum 3 SAT Subjects (SAT II) 500 each, including mandatory subjects Math and Computer Science Higher National Diploma (HND) - PPP, including mandatory subjects Math and Computer Science BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma - DDD, including mandatory subjects Math and Computer Science FBISE Grade 12 or equivalent - 85%, including mandatory subjects Math and Computer Science Scottish Advance Higher - Minimum of BB in Scottish Advance Highers in relevant subjects, including mandatory subjects Math and Computer Science + Minimum of BBBB in Scottish Highers in relevant subjects, Including mandatory subjects Math and Computer Science Mandatory Subjects – Math and Computer Science To find out more about the specific entry requirements for your country, please refer to our International Entry Requirements.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

CITP Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. CEng Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer. Euro-Inf This programme is Euro-Inf accredited. The accreditation is proof that our programme is of high quality and meets high international academic and professional standards. The Euro-Inf accreditation is recognised by employers and has Europe-wide international recognition. The Dubai Campus is accredited by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and fully licensed to teach its degrees in Dubai. All graduates receive a British degree that is accredited by Royal Charter in the UK.

Programme Details

Award

BSc (Hons)

Start Date

September, January

Duration

4 years

Qualification

BSc (Hons)

Subject Area

Computer Science

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person