Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) BSc (Hons)
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
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