AI and Data Science

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Glasgow Caledonian University

Course details

Course description

If you are interested in a career developing societally beneficial data science and artificial intelligence solutions to real-world problems like climate change and sustainable development, this programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills required. Years 1 and 2 will prepare you by providing a fundamental grounding in computing and software development, building the required foundation in mathematics and programming skills. Years 3 and 4 will see you build on these skills with specialised topics such as machine learning, data visualisation and advanced data science. If you choose to study with us you will develop essential technical skills and creative thinking required for solving challenges in key areas such as climate, health, sustainability, finance and many more. Students have the option of a year-long industrial placement or the possibility to study abroad through Turing exchanges. Students are also encouraged to take part in activities with the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE).

Subjects

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Applied computer studies
  • Data communications
  • Computers
  • Software
  • Computer programming
  • Computer science
  • Computer studies

Provided by

Glasgow Caledonian University

studentenquiries@gcu.ac.uk

0141 331 3000

Provider website

City Campus

Cowcaddens Road

Glasgow

G4 0BA

Entry requirements

Scottish HNC minimum entry requirements: Pass

Year 1 Entry: HNC Computing with B in Graded Unit 1 Year 2 Entry: 15 credit HNC Computing with A in Graded Unit 1. Must include Software Development: Developing Small Stand Alone Applications; Software Development: Programming Foundations; Systems Development: Introduction; Systems Development: Testing Software and Maths for Computing 1. Should also include a Database OR SQL unit.

Scottish HND minimum entry requirements: Pass

HND with BB in graded units required in one of the following: HND Computing (Software Development) including either: Database Design Fundamentals; Relational Database Management Systems; or Database Design and Programming in SQL. Plus either Software Development: Developing Websites for Multiplatform Use or Web Development Dynamically Generated Content. OR HND Computer Science including: Software Development: Object Oriented Programming; Software Development: Object Oriented Analysis and Design; Software Development: Data Structures. OR HND Web Development including: Software Development: Object Oriented Programming; Software Development: Oriented Analysis and Design: Software Development: Data Structures. Plus one of Database Design Fundamentals or Manage Database Systems Using SQL

Scottish Higher minimum entry requirements: B,B,C,C

to include Maths or Application of Maths or Computing

Course options

Course details

Full time

16th Sep 2024 to 16th Sep 2028

Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)

Venue details

Main Site

Cowcaddens Road

Glasgow

G4 0BA