Artificial Intelligence (Including Year Abroad) BSc (Hons)
University of Essex
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 275 graduates of Artificial Intelligence (Including Year Abroad) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Economics at University of Essex for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Economics.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Economics
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Economics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £27000 | £29000 | £36500 |
25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £30000 | £21000 - £36500 | £30500 - £48500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Economics
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £30101 | £31974 | £42762 |
25-75 percentile range | £25019 - £35263 | £24892 - £42048 | £30343 - £57314 |
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Course Description
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly important in addressing complex problems faced in many different aspects of our society, including economics, business, healthcare, medicine, education and agriculture. With recent developments in AI techniques and large-scale computing infrastructure, the exploitation of big data further pushes forward on all fronts. This rapid advance leads to a growing demand for students who can understand and exploit AI.
Our BSc Artificial Intelligence course aims to prepare you for meeting this demand. You will obtain a comprehensive perspective of the current developments, the needs and the potential of AI by learning about AI models, algorithms, and systems.
You’ll be equipped with solid knowledge of computer science and will gain a strong understanding of theoretical and practical aspects in AI. You will also gain expertise that is in huge demand within the UK industry, and will be made competitive within a plethora of recruiting sectors in the country and beyond.
Throughout the course, you will study a range of topics such as:
- Computer science
- Artificial intelligence
- Data science
- Machine learning
- Natural language processing
- Computer vision
- Robotics
You’ll also be able to take specialist modules in order to pursue your own interests and develop your knowledge in these areas. You are able to learn several programming languages and apply your knowledge across a range of AI applications.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Artificial Intelligence (Including Year Abroad) BSc (Hons) at University of Essex
22% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
18% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
14% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
12% | Elementary occupations |
7% | Administrative occupations |
6% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
2% | Teaching Professionals |
2% | |
2% | Business and public service associate professionals |
2% | Elementary occupations |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Economics
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Artificial Intelligence (Including Year Abroad) BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £22750 | year 1 |
International | £22750 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees displayed are for 2024-25 entry. Fees may increase for each academic intake and each academic year of study.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Essex in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Essex in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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- #23
- #201
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #22
- #301
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- Computer Science
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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About University of Essex
The University of Essex, is a public, research university where curiosity prevails and thinking outside the box isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected. Based in the county of the same name, Essex, the main campus is located in Wivenhoe Park, near Colchester. It is home to the university’s three faculties, Humanities, Science & Health and Social Sciences, as well as a very large community of local rabbits, and other small fauna typical of the English countryside.
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Student composition of University of Essex
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Essex by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12070
- postgraduates:
- 3690
- Total:
- 15760
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Artificial Intelligence”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) BSc (Hons) | Heriot-Watt University | - | - | - | £9250 | £24048 | - | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
Applied Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons) | University of Bradford | 73% | 8% | 9% | £9250 | £22180 | 121 | Bradford | On campus Full-time | |
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence with Year in Industry BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 77% | 11% | 0% | £9250 | £25000 | 171 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 82% | 15% | 25% | £9250 | £12500 | 132 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Artificial Intelligence (with Year in Industry) BSc (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 82% | 15% | 10% | £9250 | £12500 | 132 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) BSc (Hons) | Brunel University | - | - | - | £9250 | £19330 £21260 | - | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time | |
AI and Data Science BSc (Hons) | Glasgow Caledonian University | - | - | - | £9250 £9250 | £14500 £15200 | - | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons) | University of Sussex | 81% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £25000 | 151 | Brighton | On campus Full-time | |
Artificial Intelligence (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 82% | 15% | 10% | £9250 | £12500 | 132 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (with an industrial placement year) BSc (Hons) | University of Sussex | 74% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £25000 | 135 | Brighton | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023