UCAS code: GH76
 

Overview

This forward-thinking degree combines computational intelligence, software engineering, and robotics engineering to prepare students for careers in intelligent systems design. Through hands-on, project-based learning alongside peers in related digital disciplines, the program at Aston University mirrors real-world technical environments. Students develop expertise in both theoretical concepts and practical applications, enabling them to design autonomous systems, intelligent software, and data-driven robotic solutions.

What You'll Learn

• Core programming paradigms and languages, including Python, C, and Java development

• Fundamental algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming principles

• Machine learning concepts, mathematical foundations, and linear algebra for artificial intelligence

• Robotics engineering principles, autonomous systems design, and hardware-software integration

• Human-machine interaction dynamics, interface design, and user-centered system evaluation

• Ethical considerations, data security, diversity, and environmental sustainability within digital technology

Learning Outcomes

• Design and implement intelligent software applications and autonomous robotic algorithms

• Apply linear algebra and computational techniques to solve complex machine learning problems

• Construct user-focused interfaces and evaluate human-machine interaction models

• Assess the ethical, societal, and environmental impacts of artificial intelligence and automation deployments

• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams using agile practices to deliver real-world digital solutions