Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence with Science Foundation Year
Computer science with artificial intelligence is a degree that sits at the frontier of one of the most consequential technological developments of our time. Artificial intelligence encompasses the algorithms, architectures and learning systems that allow computers to perform tasks previously thought to require human intelligence, from recognising images and understanding natural language to playing games, driving vehicles and making medical diagnoses. Computer science provides the rigorous technical foundation in programming, algorithms, data structures and systems on which AI is built.
Together they prepare you to work at the leading edge of the field that is reshaping every industry and raising profound questions about the future of work, creativity and decision-making.
At the University of Lincoln this part-time programme includes a science foundation year, providing a structured preparatory stage for students who would benefit from additional scientific and mathematical preparation before entering the main degree. The programme also includes a sandwich year and a work placement, giving you direct professional experience in computing or AI roles alongside your academic studies. You will develop skills in programming, machine learning, neural networks, data analysis, natural language processing and computer vision, alongside the broader computer science knowledge that underpins these specialisms.
The part-time structure allows you to balance study with other commitments, and Lincoln's commitment to student experience means you will be supported throughout.
Graduates of computer science with AI programmes move into careers as machine learning engineers, data scientists, AI researchers, software engineers with AI specialisms, computer vision developers, natural language processing specialists and technology consultants. Demand for AI expertise is intense across financial services, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, logistics, government and virtually every other sector undergoing digital transformation. Many graduates also continue to postgraduate study, pursuing research degrees or specialist master's programmes in AI, machine learning or computer science.