TL;DR The BSc AI and data science in Sri Lanka at Universal College Lanka (UCL), formally the BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, is a full-time honours degree offered through a partnership between UCL Sri Lanka and the University of Lancashire in the UK. It runs for 3 years in Colombo, and the course page lists machine learning, deep learning and data visualisation among the topics.
Apply now if you already know this is your program. Otherwise read on for the entry rules, the topics covered and what to check before you apply. The program sits in the artificial intelligence study area within computing.
What is the BSc AI and data science in Sri Lanka?
The BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence and Data Science is delivered at UCL Sri Lanka in Colombo. The campus address on Uplift is 503, Sri Jayawardenepura Mawatha, Rajagiriya. The course page describes a degree that joins strong theory with hands-on practice and prepares graduates for careers in artificial intelligence and data science.
The study mode is full-time and the standard length is 3 years. The page also mentions an opportunity to take an industry placement, so ask UCL how the placement works and whether it changes the length of study.
What will you study?
The course page lists these learning areas:
Machine learning model training and evaluation
Deep learning tools and techniques, including generative AI
Data visualisation and analysis
Applications of AI and data science in complex real-world scenarios
Independent research and project development
Legal and ethical considerations in AI
The Year 3 modules on the page include Deep Learning, Data Visualisation, Applications of AI and Data Science, a Negotiated Specialism and an Honours Degree Project. The project is where you research a problem and build a solution, which gives you a piece of work to show employers.
Who is this degree for?
The course page presents the degree for students who want a career in artificial intelligence or data science and enjoy problem solving. It lists skills such as machine learning, data analysis, independent study and professional development. If you like working with data and want a structured, supervised route into the field, this is the kind of student the page describes.
Who can apply and what are the entry rules?
UCL lists these entry rules on the course page:
Local A/L: 2 passes in any stream.
Edexcel or Cambridge A/L: 2 passes at grade D in any stream.
English: a C pass at the O/L, or a B in A/L General English.
Subject prerequisites may apply, depending on the degree pathway at the University of Lancashire.
Because any A/L stream is listed, students from commerce, arts or science backgrounds can look at this degree. The subject prerequisite line means you should ask UCL which pathway applies to your results before you apply.
