Key information
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Delivery type
- Full Time
- Degree qualification
- BSc (Hons)
- Mode of delivery
- On-Campus
- Duration
- 4 years
- Location
- Dubai
- Start date
- September, January
Studying AI will allow you to help shape the future, revolutionise industries, and solve complex problems. It's a thrilling journey into the heart of innovation, offering the chance to positively impact society through technology and creativity.
Our BSc in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) is designed to create robust and practical systems. We don't just teach how to use the latest tools and techniques but focus on empowering students to develop the next generation of software tools used by other system builders. The course strikes a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical experience, heavily influenced by the research expertise of our academic staff.
In your third year, you will engage in a year-long group project, collaborating to solve real-world problems. In the fourth year, you will pursue an extensive individual dissertation project.
The Artificial Intelligence specialisation involves selecting specific courses from the final year options (two out of Biologically Inspired Computation, Data Mining and Machine Learning, Intelligent Robotics) and creating a final year project cantered around an approved AI topic.
Your student experience
- Tools for Your Success
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Rankings: We are Ranked 6th in Scotland for Computer Science by The Complete University Guide 2023
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Industry-Validated Curriculum: Our programme is meticulously crafted in consultation with leaders in the field of computer science. This ensures that you're equipped with the precise skills sought after by employers, giving you a competitive edge in the job market right from the beginning of your career.
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Mastery of Essential Software Tools: In today's dynamic tech landscape, mastering fundamental software tools like Python, data analysis libraries, and programming frameworks is crucial. We've intensified our focus on these tools, ensuring you're well-versed and ready to thrive in practical computer science applications.
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Integrated Course Structure: We've optimised our course structure to create a cohesive learning experience, emphasising the interconnectedness of various computer science disciplines. This integrated approach will empower you to solve intricate challenges and innovate across multiple domains within the field.
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Access to Advanced Topics: Through our updated curriculum, you'll explore a range of advanced subjects, including machine learning, computational intelligence, and data mining. This expansion of your expertise will refine your skills and prepare you for tackling complex real-world computing projects.
Go Global
Go Global is our student mobility programme, allowing you to seamlessly transfer your studies to one of our global campuses, or to a partner university. Live and learn in a new country, experience different cultures and build a global perspective, while continuing your degree without interruption.
Inter-Campus Transfer: United Kingdom
Course content
September Intake - Dubai
You will cover software development, an introduction to computer systems, web design and databases. In addition you will learn how to create apps for mobile devices.
Mandatory September
- Logic and Proof
- Introduction to Interaction Design
- Praxis
- Software Development 1
Mandatory January
- Discrete Mathematics
- Introduction to Computer Systems
- Software Development 2
- Web Design and Databases
January Intake - Dubai
You will cover software development, an introduction to computer systems, web design and databases. In addition you will learn how to create apps for mobile devices.
Mandatory January
- Discrete Mathematics
- Software Development 1
- Introduction to Computer Systems
- Web Design and Databases
Mandatory May
- Logic and Proof
- Software Development 2
- Introduction to Interaction Design
- Praxis
Disclaimer
The courses mentioned above may change between now and the time that you study. For more information, please view our Terms and Conditions.
Teaching staff
Fees and funding
| Status | Full Time |
|---|---|
| Fee | AED 82,264 |
- All tuition fees inclusive of VAT.
Entry requirements
We have standard entry requirements for all of our courses that you will have to meet.
For entry into Year 1 for September and January intake, our entry criteria are listed below. However, please note that the final decision remains at the discretion of the course director after evaluating scores of individual relevant subjects.
Students who are eligible to be admitted directly into second year can choose to join the first year, where available.
- GCE A-Level - CCC (or AABB at AS-Level), Including mandatory subject Math
- CBSE/Other Indian Boards - 65%, Including mandatory subject Math
- American High School Diploma/SABIS - 70%, Including mandatory subject Math + SAT I – 1000 (500 English and 500 Math)
- Tawjihiyya - 80% or Elite/Advance - 75%, Including mandatory subject Math
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points (3 HL, Including mandatory subject Math and 3 SL)
- BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma - MMM, Including mandatory subject Math
- FBISE grade 12 or equivalent - 70%, Including mandatory subject Math
- Russian/Kazakhstan (Attestat) - Grades of 5 in every subject, Including mandatory subject Math + IELTS 6.0
- French Baccalaureate - 12/20, Including mandatory subject Math + IELTS 6.0
- Lebanese Baccalaureate - 80% or 13/20, Including mandatory subject Math + IELTS 6.0
- Scottish Higher - Minimum of BBBB in Scottish Highers in relevant subjects, Including mandatory subject Math
- Mandatory Subjects - Math
To find out more about the specific entry requirements for your country, please refer to our International Entry Requirements.
To find out about the entry requirements for this programme, please send an email to dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk
Why Heriot-Watt
As the first British university to set up a campus in Dubai in 2005, we have established ourselves as a pioneer in the higher education market in the UAE. The three consecutive five-star ratings by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is a testament to our reputation for world-class teaching.
The futuristic Dubai campus is designed to offer interactive and collaborative learning experiences with innovative classroom styles fostering group work and engagement like Collaborative lecture theatres, Digitally Classrooms and Seminar rooms. The campus also has dedicated cutting-edge laboratories and workshops that span various engineering disciplines along with Psychology, IT, Photography, Design and Architecture.
Our practical, leading-edge research combined with strong links to business and industry, have made our graduates highly employable and sought after by the best organisations worldwide, with over 90% in graduate-level jobs or further study within six months of graduation. On top of that, we have beautiful campuses, across the globe, so you'll get a truly international education through our Go Global programme.
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