University of Nottingham Ningbo China

Course overview

This course is designed to offer both a general understanding of computer science as well as specialist skills in artificial intelligence. Through its optional module choice, this course also provides you with the opportunity to study computer science in the context of robotic systems.

In addition to fundamental computer science classes and laboratories, this course covers topics including expert systems, intelligent agents, the history and philosophy of artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, neural networks, heuristic optimisation and other intelligent systems.

If you choose introductory and advanced robotic options, you will be able to experiment with mobile robots in both group and individual projects.

Special features

• The school of Computer Science is ranked 8th in the UK for research quality.
• Our courses are taught by academic staff carrying out world-class research, whose interests cover all aspects of computer science.
• We provide high-quality teaching and a well-equipped and supportive learning environment.
• You will develop self and group-management skills through the course works, which will be invaluable in the workplace.
• You will have the opportunity to spend the last two years of your study at the University of Nottingham, UK.

Course structure

The degree is offered as a three or four-year programme depending on your entry qualification.

For domestic students, the course structure follows the Chinese higher education system. It is based on a four-year program with the possibility of spending two years at The University of Nottingham's UK campus.

For international students, with relevant qualifications, the course structure follows the UK higher education system. It is based on a three-year program with the possibility of spending two years at The University of Nottingham's UK campus.

Accreditations

Our BSc Computer Science degree course has been accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), and an exemption is granted from parts one and two of the BCS examination.

Study abroad

You will have the opportunity to spend a period studying abroad through a university-wide programme. There are also opportunities to study at our UK or Malaysia campus through the inter-campus exchange programme.

University-wide programme

The University of Nottingham is a member of the Universitas 21 (U21) consortium - an international network of research-intensive universities. During your studies here, you can apply to spend a semester studying at one of the partners in U21 or many other institutions.

Inter-campus exchange programme

There are exchange opportunities between the China, UK and Malaysia campuses as well.

Careers and further study

Our graduates are qualified for a wide range of jobs which require a combination of technical excellence and an international perspective. They have gone on to work at major technology companies, such as Adobe, Google, IBM and Microsoft, and are involved in creating the latest hardware and software products. Many of our graduates have started their own companies and often look for employees among our current students.

Our graduates have gone on to work at major technology companies, such as Adobe, IBM and Microsoft, and are involved in creating the latest hardware and software products.

Among the 29 graduates from BSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence in 2019, 25 chose to continue their studies; 56% of them were admitted into the top 50 universities in the world.