Program Overview

Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence MSci/BSc (Hons)

Course Overview

The Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (AI) course aims to equip you with all the knowledge and skills you need to become an AI specialist in the computing industry.

What You'll Study

• Year one:
  • Programming: Concepts and Algorithms - 20 Credits
  • Computer Systems - 20 Credits
  • Working with Data - 20 Credits
  • Mathematical Skills for Computing Professionals - 20 Credits
  • Programming: Professional Practice - 20 Credits
  • Integrative Project Module - 20 Credits
• Year two:
  • Artificial Intelligence - 20 Credits
  • Theory of Computation - 20 Credits
  • Advanced Algorithms - 20 Credits
  • Operating Systems, Security, and Networks - 20 Credits
  • Data Science - 20 Credits
  • Software Engineering - 20 Credits
• Placement year:
  • UK Work Placement– 0 credits
  • International Study/Work Placement – 0 credit
• Final year:
  • Security - 20 Credits
  • Machine Learning - 20 Credits
  • Robots and Intelligent Agents - 20 credits
  • Artificial Neural Networks - 20 credits
  • Project Discovery - 20 Credits
  • Dissertation and Project Artefact - 20 Credits
• Additional year (MSci):
  • Individual Research Project Preparation - 15 Credits
  • Individual Research Project - 15 Credits
  • Computer Vision - 15 Credits
  • Natural Language Processing - 15 credits
  • Modelling and Optimisation under Uncertainty - 15 credits
  • Web Applications and AI - 15 credits
  • Information Retrieval - 15 credits
  • Big Data Management and Data Visualisation - 15 credits

How You'll Learn

• Teaching contact hours: 15-18 hours per week in the first year
• Guided and independent study: 200 hours per 20 credit module
• Online learning: some teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online
• Assessment methods: individual coursework, group coursework, exams, tests, essays, presentations, reports, projects, vivas, core assessments

Entry Requirements

• UK: 120 UCAS points (BSc), 128 UCAS points (MSci)
• International: IELTS 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5
• A level: BBB to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Computing or Design Technology (BSc), ABB to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Computing or Design Technology (MSci)
• GCSE: maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2
• BTEC: DDM in IT or a technical subject (BSc), DDD in IT or a technical subject (MSci)
• IB Diploma: 29 to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology or IT at Higher level (BSc), 31 to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology or IT at Higher level (MSci)

Fees and Funding

• UK: £9,535 per year (BSc), £19,850 per year (MSci)
• International: £19,850 per year
• EU: £9,535 per year with EU Support Bursary, £19,850 per year without EU Support Bursary
• Tuition fees cover the cost of teaching, assessments, facilities, and support services

Facilities

• High-specification learning environments
• Social learning facilities
• Well-appointed laboratories
• Lecturing facilities and classrooms
• Cisco lab
• Virtual labs
• Games Technology lab

Careers and Opportunities

• The Computer Science with AI degree can equip you with the knowledge, technical skills, and professional skills for a career in the computing industry as an AI specialist
• Upon successful completion of the degree, you will be able to program, think computationally, develop software, solve problems in a range of key application areas, work professionally, think critically, contribute confidently, communicate effectively, and collaborate collegiately
• The BSc (Hons) degree serves as a basis for a range of standalone master’s degrees, both at Coventry University, nationally and internationally
• It might also be possible to take a PhD (all subject to meeting all progression requirements)