Program Overview

Overview

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

Course Details

Qualification

MSci Hons

Entry Requirements

A*AA (AAA if you have an A in computer science/computing)

UCAS Code

G4GA

Duration

4 years full-time

Start Date

September 2026

Fees

£9,535*

*For full details including fees for part-time students and reduced fees during your time studying abroad or on placement (where applicable), see our fees page.

Course Structure

Year One

• Assembly Language Programming
• Computer Architecture
• Databases 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 Human Computer Interaction
• Introduction to Image Processing
• Introduction to Smart Things and Robotics
• Software Specification

Year Three

• International Study Year

Year Four

• Computer Security
• Professional Ethics in Computing
• 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
• Malware Analysis
• Mixed Reality
• Project in Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures
• Schools Experience
• Simulation and Optimisation for Decision Support

Additional Information

Study Abroad

In year three, you will have the opportunity to apply to study abroad at one of our highly-ranked international partner universities, living and learning in a different culture. Possible destinations include:

• Australia
• Canada
• Hong Kong
• Ireland
• Mexico
• New Zealand
• Singapore

Year in Industry

Our year in industry course gives you the opportunity to spend a year on placement with an industrial partner. This can help improve your employability and experience working in a real company. Previous students have worked at Capital One, ASOS and Experian.

Scholarships and Bursaries

We offer a range of international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars who can put their Nottingham degree to great use in their careers.

Assessment

Assessment Methods

• Coursework
• Group project
• Research project
• Written exam

Contact Time and Study Hours

As a guide, one credit equals approximately 10 hours of work. You will spend around half of your time in lectures, tutorials, mentoring sessions and computer labs. The remaining time is spent in independent study.

Careers

Job Prospects

92.70% of undergraduates from the School of Computer Science secured employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £33,082.

Careers Advice

Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.

Campus

Jubilee 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.

Additional Links

• Academic schools and departments
• Professional services
• Sport
• Cripps Health Centre
• Lakeside Arts
• Conferences
• Help and support