BSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence draft
Program Overview
This BSc program blends computer science fundamentals with a focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students gain a solid foundation in AI, machine learning, and data analytics, along with core computer science concepts like programming, software engineering, and data structures. The curriculum includes hands-on projects and opportunities for specialization in advanced areas of AI and computer science.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
BSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence combines a focus on the rapidly evolving field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of computer science, including opportunities to specialize in a range of advanced areas of AI and computer science.
Outline:
Year 1
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Programming Fundamentals
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Discrete Mathematics
- Computer Architecture
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Year 2
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Software Engineering
- Databases
- Operating Systems
- Machine Learning
- AI Software Team Project
Year 3
- Advanced Algorithms
- Computer Graphics
- Cloud Computing
- Big Data Analytics
Other:
- The course is subject to approval.
- The course is new for 2025.
- The course is full-time only.
- The course duration is 3 years.
Entry Requirements:
A-level standard offer:
- A*AA including A* in Mathematics
A-level contextual offer:
- AAB including A in Mathematics
BTEC
- D*DD in either Engineering BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, plus A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent), or any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, plus A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent). Applicants taking Engineering BTEC may be invited to take the University of Bristol mathematics test in place of A-level Mathematics
International Baccalaureate Diploma
- 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations)
International Baccalaureate Diploma contextual offer
- 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations)
European Baccalaureate
- 88% overall, with 9 in Mathematics
Scottish Qualifications Authority
- Advanced Higher: AA including Mathematics, and Standard Higher: AAAAA
Access to HE Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Science, or Computing (or similar titles) with 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit, and A in A-level Mathematics. Or Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Science, or Computing (or similar titles) with 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit, including at least 12 credits at Distinction in Mathematics (including algebra, calculus and trigonometry), and achieving the required level in the University of Bristol mathematics test
Welsh Baccalaureate
- Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
Cambridge Pre-U
- Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/M2 is B, and M3 is C
International qualifications
- IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all skills
- GCSE English Language grade C or 4