BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence (with Placement)

Studying Artificial Intelligence at ARU, Meet the future head-on and help to shape the world with the science of machine learning with our BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence degree in Cambridge. Study in the Silicon Fen, home to Apple, Microsoft, Samsung AI and many more the perfect opportunity to connect with top employers. Engage with real-world projects through our Live Brief assessments, set and driven by local companies such as Mathworks and Citisoft. 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 Imagine Premium 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, youll 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, The Chartered Institute for IT, and 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, youll 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 AWS. We encourage collaboration, so youll also learn through activities with your peers, and lectures and seminars from industry experts.

During your time at ARU, youll 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. Youll build up experience working and make industry contacts to benefit your studies and enhance your long-term career prospects. During your time at ARU, you'll work on live brief assignments proposed by companies like Mathworks or Redgate and you will have 12-month access to Pluralsight professional online training courses for programmers, which is included in and guided through the Introduction to Programming module. This gives you enhanced opportunities to experience real-world professional training as part of your academic course.

112 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent), including a pass in Mathematics at grade E or above.
3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level- with no individual score being lower than 5.5) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
Alternatives
UCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas are accepted, related subjects are preferred, a minimum of 60 guided learning hours must come from a Science unit.
International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points is accepted, Maths or Science is preferred.
UCAS Tariff Points from Access to HE Diplomas in a related subject are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted, related subjects are preferred.
UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted, related subjects are preferred.
UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted, related subjects are preferred.
The European Baccalaureate at a minimum overall grade of 60% is accepted, this must include a related subject.
HNC qualifications are accepted.
HND qualifications are accepted.

IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each element.
TOEFL iBT with 80 overall and a minimum of 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.