University of Wollongong

Bachelor of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence and Big Data)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) aims to develop computer software and hardware to enable machines to learn from experience, adapt to new information and undertake tasks that require human-like thinking.

The most common examples of AI today - from computer chess programs to driverless vehicles - are based on deep learning, natural language processing and computer vision. With these technologies, computers can be trained for very specific tasks by processing large amounts of data, recognising data patterns and performing automated reasoning.

AI is being integrated into major technological systems globally including healthcare, legal and financial services, manufacturing, education, mining, transport, agriculture, and across all industries where automation and robotics can enhance production and improve safety.

These developments are creating a demand for highly skilled AI specialists, and will create a workforce capable of developing and maintaining complex systems and applications.

This degree
Computer scientists focus on the theoretical foundations and practical approaches to computation and its applications. They design methods and tools, and write programs for computer applications. These applications can be in areas such as computer systems to control machinery, information management and big data, applications for mobile devices, stock market trend analysis, game design, visualisation of chemical reactions, neural network design, computational geometry for robot navigation, patient monitoring in hospitals, and much more.

What you will study
You will study subjects in the foundation of AI, modern AI, augmented and virtual reality, machine learning and/or computer vision. During this degree you will learn how to apply your AI knowledge to the real-world with a team-based capstone project in your third year.