Program Overview

International Foundation Year in Engineering, Computing and Science

The International Foundation Year in Engineering, Computing & Science will prepare you to study one of more than fifty degrees at the University of Huddersfield, in fields such as computer science, most engineering disciplines, forensic science, music technology and pharmaceutical science.

You will study core modules, which are general skills subjects, and specialised modules tailored to your chosen area of study, all of which are important for your academic development.

Why study Engineering, Computing & Science?

• Our flexible entry requirements mean that you can use this route to prepare for an engineering degree – even if you have no background in the subject
• This route offers a strong foundation to succeed in a vast majority of degrees at Huddersfield
• Benefit from our CareerAhead activities to develop the skills you need to become a highly-employable graduate
• Prepare for your future industry work placements, including support with the NHS interview for clinical practice
• Access a range of excellent facilities on a modern campus, such as the Centre for Precision Technologies.

Once you have succesfully completed International Foundation Year in Engineering, Computing & Science, and achieving the required grades, you will join the first year of your undergraduate degree at the University of Huddersfield.

Leading to: Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is powering innovations everywhere, from virtual assistants to self-driving cars. You may have heard of the ‘fourth industrial revolution’; AI is a fundamental technology that enables systems to transform our everyday lives. This course is designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to be at the forefront of this technological revolution, and will teach you how to build intelligent systems, which are in high demand across many different industries.

You will study both the theoretical and practical aspects of computer science and AI, covering:

• Software engineering
• Algorithms and data structures
• Knowledge based systems
• Machine learning

We aim to provide you with the fundamental principles of computer science and the skills on which AI relies, as well as giving you the opportunity to specialise your knowledge around various AI themes, for example, robotics, knowledge graphs, and deep learning.

In your first year you will follow a core computing programme to give you a broad understanding. Then from your second year onwards you will take a number of specialist AI modules, covering symbolic, sub-symbolic and statistical AI and their applications in natural language processing, speech and image recognition.

You will be taught by academic staff who are active in research that applies AI methods to solve key societal challenges in areas such as healthcare, transportation and smart cities. Our research expertise spans the whole spectrum of modern AI, from automated planning and knowledge representation and reasoning, to statistical and data-driven AI and machine learning.

You will be supported to take the skills and techniques you learn and to apply them to tackle challenges in the computing sector.