Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, and Real-world Systems (MARS) (Placement Year) (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

With a degree in Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, and Real-world Systems (MARS) (Placement Year) (Hons) at Lancaster University you will have the tools to forge a successful career in technologies that will dictate our futures.

What to expect

Our four-year MSci Hons Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence and Real-world Systems (MARS) degree begins by building upon your understanding of mathematical methods and concepts through a mix of lectures and workshops. You will explore a wide range of topics, from differential equations, multivariate calculus for AI and data science, probability and statistics to logic, proofs and theorems. In addition, you will study mathematical modelling and programming, learning the principles of scientific computing and gaining experience working with the R and Python programming languages. You will also learn to apply one of the most fundamental tools in modern AI research, the deep neural network, to real world datasets.

As you progress into Years 2 and 3, you will delve deeper into a range of specialist optional modules and core concepts in linear algebra and probability. You will learn to translate contemporary issues into mathematical problems, and using multivariate calculus and mathematical analysis, you will gain an understanding of the algorithms that have revolutionised machine learning and AI. These tools, along with statistical methods, will help you investigate more advanced mathematical models and their solutions.

To further develop your skills, there is the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world problems through exciting, industry-inspired projects, where you’ll work both independently and as part of a team.