Particularly in the first two years, youÕll find an emphasis on software development, professional programming, the modelling and design of systems and data, the principles of networking and the user experience. These give you the core skills to specialise in AI, where you can study the analysis, design and construction of knowledge-based and expert systems, artificial life and robotics, and systems based around the use of neural networks.
Why choose this course?
- Choose this course with an emphasis on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics building on a base of mainstream Computer Science, or change to one of the others in our flexible programme.
- Be taught by highly qualified staff, most with a PhD or other advanced degree plus research, teaching, or professional experience.Ê
- Be part of a highly regarded well established computer science department with excellent facilities, a strong research background, and links to business and industry.
Careers
Our graduates have become software developers, programmers, web developers, business analysts, database administrators, project managers and IT consultants, or have studied for postgraduate degrees. There are careers across many employment sectors, including the IT industry, business, education and government.
Recent employers have included Blackberry, GSK, HP, IBM, John Lewis, and T-Mobile. Other graduates have continued with postgraduate studies (typically an MSc or PhD) at Hertfordshire or at other universities.
More about the course
This course adds a specialism in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to a broad base in Computer Science. AI is a discipline in which computers, software and machines are designed and developed to display intelligent characteristics. The engineering of intelligent systems relies on core skills such as programming and the application of modelling methods.
The Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) (Hons) programme, offered by University of Hertfordshire,Êis for anyone with an interest in academic computer science, in particular artificial intelligence and robotics. It is not necessary to have A-level or equivalent in Maths, Computer Science or ICT.
The programme as a whole is very flexible. The Computer Science route gives you the opportunity for an optional work placement or study abroad in the third year, the chance to specialise in later years, and there is an MEng for suitably qualified candidates. Alternatively, you could opt for the Information Technology route, which has a different emphasis. However, you do not need to decide until you have started your course and can make an informed choice based on experience.
We offer a blend of practical and theoretical work. You will learn about the fundamental principles of the subject, which will be illustrated with current real-world technologies and applications wherever possible. To gain your degree, you will have developed a wide range of skills: problem solving, analytical, creative, and professional.
