Bachelor of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence and Big Data)

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About This Programme

Specialises in machine learning, data engineering, and intelligent systems for the AI-driven economy. Three years (Advanced Entry) or four with an Integrated Freshman Year.

Course Highlights

Specialises in AI, machine learning, computer vision and big data.
ACS-accredited (Australian Computer Society).
84 cp core + 30 cp AI/data-science specialisation + capstone.
Degree awarded by the University of Wollongong, Australia.

What You'll Study

Delivered on the Dubai Knowledge Park campus (6 credit points per subject), extending the Computer Science core with an AI & big-data specialisation.

Year 1 (Core)

Programming Fundamentals with Python6 credits
System Analysis6 credits
Data Management & Security6 credits
Object Oriented Design and Programming6 credits
Computing and Cyber Security Fundamentals6 credits
Networks and Communications6 credits
Introduction to Web Technology6 credits

Year 2 (Core + Major)

Algorithms and Data Structures6 credits
IT Project Management6 credits
Database Systems6 credits
Advanced / Java Programming6 credits
Mathematics for Computing6 credits
Big Data Mining Techniques and Implementation6 credits
Big Data Management6 credits

Year 3 (Major + Capstone)

Foundations of Artificial Intelligence6 credits
Modern Artificial Intelligence6 credits
Computer Vision Algorithms and Systems6 credits
Software Development Methodologies6 credits
Project (Capstone)12 credits
Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship6 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: High-school completion with curriculum-specific grades. Advanced Entry (3-year) or Direct Entry (4-year). Includes 6 cp of Emirati Studies.

English: IELTS Academic 6.0 for 3-year Advanced Entry; IELTS 5.0 for 4-year Direct Entry.

Fee is AED 63,449 per year (VAT inclusive).

Careers

Graduates become AI and machine-learning engineers, big-data architects, data scientists and AI application developers.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education (CAA) and KHDA-licensed; conferred by the University of Wollongong (Australia). ACS-accredited.

Professional exemptions

ACS (Australian Computer Society) accreditation

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence and Big Data)

Start Date

September 2026 (also January & April intakes)

Typical Offer

High-school completion; IELTS 6.0 (3-yr) / 5.0 (4-yr)

Duration

3 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Computer Science

Campus

Dubai

Course Type

AI & Big Data major

Tuition Fee

AED 63,449/yr

Apply online at uowdubai.ac.ae. Scholarships and merit awards are available.

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Next intakes

JanSep

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