BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
3+0 in collaboration with University of Plymouth, UK

(N/0613/6/0153)(03/31)(MQA/PA1813)

BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
3+0 in collaboration with University of Plymouth, UK

(N/0613/6/0153)(03/31)(MQA/PA1813)

About BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)

This programme is a future ready degree designed to develop graduates with strong computer science foundations and advanced AI expertise. Through continuous hands on projects, team based development, and a final year industrial training placement, students gain real world experience and build industry relevant portfolios.

  • Full-time (3 years 4 Months) 
  • The Ship Campus, Batu Kawan, Penang 
  • September
  • Approximate RM 78,350
  • A pass in Matriculation or Foundation in Computing / Science, Technology and Engineering fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and a credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent or higher
  • A pass in STPM with a minimum Grade of C (GP 2.00) in Mathematics subjects and one Science/ICT subject
  • A Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in Artificial Intelligence / Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50. Candidates with a CGPA below 2.50 but more than 2.00 can be admitted, subject to a thorough rigorous assessment.
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • ​AI Engineer / Developer
  • Computer Vision Engineer
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP) Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • ​Data Engineer

Programme Structure

  • Software Engineering 1
  • Computer Systems
  • Computing Practice
  • Cyber Security & Networks
  • Algorithms, Data Structures & Mathematics
  • Computing Practice
  • Software Engineering 2
  • Information Management & Retrieval
  • Computing Group Project
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Security Architectures & Cryptography
  • Computing Group Project
  • Machine Learning
  • Full-Stack Development
  • Computing Project
  • Human-Robot Interaction
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Computing Project
  • Industrial Training
  • Penghayatan Etika & Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2*
  • Philosophy & Current Issues
  • Creative Problem Solving/ Bahasa Kebangsaan A**
  • Integrity and Anti-corruption / Sustainability Awareness in Malaysia
  • Community Services 2
    * for international students only.
    ** for individuals who did not meet the minimum grade C in their SPM results or hold equivalent qualifications from other examinations.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

4 Months

  • Software Engineering 1
  • Computer Systems
  • Computing Practice
  • Cyber Security & Networks
  • Algorithms, Data Structures & Mathematics
  • Computing Practice
  • Software Engineering 2
  • Information Management & Retrieval
  • Computing Group Project
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Security Architectures & Cryptography
  • Computing Group Project
  • Machine Learning
  • Full-Stack Development
  • Computing Project
  • Human-Robot Interaction
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Computing Project
  • Industrial Training

Compulsory Subjects

  • Penghayatan Etika & Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2*
  • Philosophy & Current Issues
  • Creative Problem Solving/ Bahasa Kebangsaan A**
  • Integrity and Anti-corruption / Sustainability Awareness in Malaysia
  • Community Services 2
    * for international students only.
    ** for individuals who did not meet the minimum grade C in their SPM results or hold equivalent qualifications from other examinations.

Year 2

  • Software Engineering 2
  • Information Management & Retrieval
  • Computing Group Project 1
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Software Development Tools and
    Practices
  • Computing Group Project 2

Year 3

  • Computing Project Management
  • Full Stack Development
  • Computing Project
  • HCI, Usability & Visualisation
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Industrial Training

Compulsory Subjects

  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2*
  • Creative Problem Solving / Bahasa Kebangsaan A**
  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • Integrity and Anti-corruption / Sustainability Awareness in Malaysia
  • Community Service 2

Changes to the programme structure are at Peninsula College Georgetown’s discretion as approved by MQA

Professor Dr Ian Pashby

Member
Advisor & Non-Executive Director
Peninsula Higher Education Group

Professor Ian Robert Pashby graduated from the University of Sheffield (UK) with a bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy and then worked in research and development for Rolls-Royce (aero engines). He joined the Warwick Manufacturing Group at the University of Warwick (UK) as a lecturer, was awarded his PhD for research in the processing of materials and subsequently promoted to Senior Lecturer.

In 2000, he became Professor of Manufacturing Processes at the University of Nottingham (UK).

Professor Pashby moved to the University of Nottingham’s Malaysia Campus in 2007 to become Deputy Head. became Pro-Vice Chancellor and then CEO of the campus in 2008. Returning to the UK in 2013, he became Pro-Vice Chancellor at the University of Hull (UK). He moved back to Malaysia in 2017 to lead the Peninsula Higher Education Group as its Group President and in 2024 became the Advisor.