Program Overview

Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc

Overview

Artificial intelligence is changing our homes, workplaces and lifestyles. Our course lets you explore this subject with optional modules in intelligent agents, autonomous systems, machine learning, and human-AI interaction.

Course Details

• Qualification: BSc Hons
• Entry Requirements: A*AA (AAA if you have an A in computer science/computing)
• Start Date: September 2026
• UCAS Code: G4G7
• Duration: 3 years full-time
• Fees: £9,535*

Course Information

British Computer Society

Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Entry Requirements

• A Levels: A*AA (AAA if you have an A in computer science/computing)
• IB Score: 36 Points overall or 766 in 3 HL certificates
• GCSE Maths: Grade B
• GCSE English: Grade C
• Excluded Subjects: General Studies, Thinking Skills, Global Perspectives and Research, Critical Thinking. A level ICT or IT do not qualify for the lower level

Alternative Qualifications

• RQF BTEC Nationals: RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma D*DD
• Access to HE Diploma: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 42 Level 3 graded credits at Distinction and 3 Level 3 graded at Merit

Selection Process

Due to the volume of applications we receive to our Computer Science courses from highly qualified candidates we operate a ‘gathered field’ selection process. This involves holding applications received by the UCAS equal consideration deadline and assessing them in one go.

Visa Restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses.

Mature Students

At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population.

Study Abroad

You have the opportunity to apply to study abroad as part of this course, living and learning in a different culture.

Benefits of Studying Abroad

• Gain a global perspective of computer science
• Meet new people from all over the world
• Improve your communication skills, confidence and independence

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.

Fees

• UK Students: £9,535*
• International Students: £30,750 per year

Additional Costs

• Books: £40
• Printer Credits: £5
• Personal Laptops: Not compulsory, but recommended

Scholarships and Bursaries

• International Students: We offer a range of international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars.
• Home Students: Over one third of our UK students receive our means-tested core bursary, worth up to £1,000 a year.

Course Overview

Year One

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

Year Two

• Algorithms, data structures and efficiency
• Introduction to Formal Reasoning
• Artificial Intelligence Methods
• Developing Maintainable Software
• 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
• Software Specification
• Introduction to Cyber Physical Systems

Year Three

• Computer Security
• Professional Ethics in Computing
• Collaboration and Communication Technologies
• Compilers
• Computability and Computational Complexity
• Computer Graphics
• Computer Vision
• Designing Intelligent Agents
• Development Experience
• Data Visualisation
• Human-AI Interaction
• Individual Dissertation in Computer Science
• Industrial Experience
• Data Visualisation Project
• Machine Learning
• Schools Experience
• Software Quality Management
• Mobile Device Programming
• Symbolic artificial intelligence
• Music and Mixed Reality Collaborative Project

How You Will Learn

• Teaching Methods: Computer labs, lectures, tutorials
• Assessment Methods: Coursework, group project, research project, written exam

Contact Time and Study Hours

• Contact Time: Half of your time in lectures, tutorials, mentoring sessions and computer labs
• Independent Study: Remaining time spent in independent study

Job Prospects

• Graduate Outcomes: 92.70% of undergraduates from the School of Computer Science secured employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.
• Average Salary: £33,082

Careers Advice

• Careers and Employability Service: Assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.