Introduction
Explore data analysis, machine learning, neural networks and artificial intelligence algorithm design, while topping up your existing qualification to a full degree in just one year.
Embedded computing is at the heart of almost all modern digital systems, from the automotive industry to healthcare, and science to finance.
More than 20 billion microprocessors and microcontrollers are currently providing intelligent features, smart capabilities, personalised interfaces and optimised communications to an incredibly wide range of devices.
Study at ARU in Cambridge and explore the world of embedded computing. Learn to combine hardware and software components, making the most of powerful portable computing and advanced data-driven decision-making. You'll employ machine learning methodologies to create market-ready solutions with enhanced technologies that transform data into valuable information.
Read more
Our brand new degree course has been designed with employers and industry in mind, so that you learn the professional skills you'll need as a graduate. You will be guided through cutting-edge tools to learn trends and behaviours from the data itself.
As an Embedded Computing and Machine Learning student at ARU, you'll get the knowledge and skills to develop as a specialist in the areas of data analysis, machine learning, neural networks and artificial intelligence algorithm design. As well as this, you'll explore the commercial, environmental and ethical factors that come into play when machine learning and automation is used. You'll develop the understanding you need to display good professional judgement and responsibility.
If you enjoy computer science, mathematics and technology and want to apply these fundamentals in a practical way – combining them with electronics, digital systems and software design to create solutions to everyday technological issues – this BSc (Hons) Top-Up course is for you.
Facilities and accreditation
Outstanding student support
Join our student community in Cambridge and:
- use our specialist labs
- benefit from award-winning learning facilities, including extensive library and IT resources
- learn from expert staff who will guide your research interests and career development
- access support, should you need it, with study skills, careers advice, health and wellbeing, and more.
Careers
Our Top-Up course has been designed with employers and industry in mind, so you can be sure you're learning the professional skills you'll need after graduation.
Over the course of a year, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to develop as a specialist in the areas of data analysis, machine learning, neural networks and artificial intelligence algorithm design.
Graduation doesn't have to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to stay at ARU and study for a Masters, such as our MSc Intelligent Systems and Machine Learning. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.

My name is Kavisha Prince Anthony, and I always had a dream of studying abroad. Thankfully, that dream came to life since I applied to the Study Advisor. I was able to receive my visa within four days. I also had some visa refusals in the past; I had about six UK visa refusals in the past, but thankfully, it was not an issue since the Study Advisor was able to make things work this time. I highly recommend Study Advisor for your dreams of going abroad, whether it be the UK or any other European country there is.