Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence University of Leeds

Award	Attendance	Study	Duration	Start	Domestic fees	International fees
BSc (Hons), MEng (Hons)	On-Campus	Full-time	3 - 4 years	September	find out	find out

Course overview

Artificial intelligence is one of the fastest developing areas of computer science. It is being used in exciting new ways to enhance and evolve computer games, web search, biometric systems and many other areas of modern IT. Artificial intelligence is also being applied to important economic and societal issues in fields such as medicine, health, transport and smarter cities.

Successful computer scientists are not only skilled programmers, they are also highly creative thinkers and problem-solvers who are adept at handling complex information. Computing touches every industry, everywhere, so computer scientists and artificial intelligence specialists are in demand all sorts of sectors and are usually at the forefront of new technological developments.

Studying computer science with artificial intelligence at Leeds will equip you with the core technical and problem-solving skills to tackle current and emerging challenges in this crucial and fast-changing field. You will develop fundamental skills in programming, mathematics, network architectures and project management, as well as studying specialist artificial intelligence topics such as machine learning, image analysis, text analytics and their applications in areas from vision to automated reasoning.

As a computer science student, you'll be taught in our brand new, purpose-built hub for students and academics - the Sir William Henry Bragg Building - which is home to world-leading research and specialist teaching facilities and laboratories right here on campus. The Bragg Centre is where scientists and engineers work collaboratively to develop solutions for economical, societal and technical challenges in the UK.

Here at Leeds, we understand the importance this industry has in everyday life, which is why our courses are professionally accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS). The topics you'll study reflect the latest developments in computer science and artificial intelligence, equipping you with the key knowledge, skills and experience you need to begin your career.