Program Overview

Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence including International Year

MSci Hons

Overview

Artificial intelligence is changing our homes, workplaces and lifestyles. Our course lets you explore this subject with optional modules in user experience design, autonomous systems, and machine learning.

You'll take part in a group project in year two which prepares you for creating the computer systems of the future. Many projects are in collaboration with industry. Previous students have worked with Capital One, Experian, IBM and UniDays. All these companies have offices in Nottingham. This project is great for your CV and can help you make contacts ready for when you start your career.

The benefit of this course is you'll spend your third year abroad. You could be studying in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand or Singapore.

The final year includes masters-level modules. You have full choice of what you study. You could work on your programming skills or try something new like being a STEM ambassador.

Course Details

Qualification

MSci Hons

Entry Requirements

A*AA - AAA

Start Date

September 2025

UCAS Code

G4GA

Duration

4 years full-time

Fees

£9,535

Course Structure

Year One

• Assembly Language Programming
• Computer Architecture
• Database and Interfaces
• Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
• Introduction to Software Engineering
• Mathematics for Computer Scientists 2
• Mathematics for Computer Scientists
• Networks
• Programming and Algorithms
• Programming Paradigms

Year Two

• Algorithms, data structures and efficiency
• Artificial Intelligence Methods
• Developing Maintainable Software
• Introduction to Formal Reasoning
• Languages and Computation
• Operating Systems and Concurrency
• Software Engineering Group Project
• Advanced Functional Programming
• C++ Programming
• Distributed Systems
• Introduction to Cyber Physical Systems
• Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
• Introduction to Image Processing
• Software Specification

Year Three

• International Study Year

Year Four

• Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures
• Advanced Computer Networks
• Autonomous Robotic Systems
• Big Data Learning and Technologies
• Computer Vision
• Data science with machine learning
• Designing Intelligent Agents
• Development Experience
• Games
• Group Programming Project
• Handling Uncertainty with Fuzzy Sets and Fuzzy Systems
• Individual Programming Project
• Individual Research Project
• Industrial Experience
• Linear and Discrete Optimisation
• Machine Learning and Inference for Differential Equations
• Malware Analysis
• Mixed Reality
• Project in Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures
• Schools Experience
• Simulation and Optimisation for Decision Support

Assessment

• Coursework
• Group project
• Research project
• Written exam

Careers

Our graduates are already developing the future of computer science. They are working in roles such as:

• App Developer
• Data Analyst
• Game Developer
• Software Developer

If research is something that interests you then you could continue studying for a PhD.

Our graduates have gone on to work in companies such as:

• BT
• Capital One
• Coca-Cola Enterprises
• Experian
• Games Workshop
• Ministry of Defence
• Sky

Campus

Jubilee Campus has eco-friendly buildings, alongside green spaces, wildlife and a lake. You can walk to University Park Campus in around 20 minutes or catch a free hopper bus. Nottingham city centre is 20 minutes away by public bus.