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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics course at Aston University, Birmingham.

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A level

A,B,B

ABB including grade A in Maths: Standard offer. BBB including grade B in Maths: If the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B. BBC including grade B in Maths: Contextual offer (more details https://www2.aston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/contextual-offer).

Most popular A-levels studied

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Computing
SubjectGrade
MathematicsB
Computer ScienceC
ChemistryB
Business StudiesB
PhysicsC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: GH76

Here's what Aston University, Birmingham says about its Artificial Intelligence and Robotics course.

Are you looking for an exciting career in the innovative field of artificial intelligence and robotics? This is the course for you!

Course outline

Study Artificial Intelligence and Robotics at Aston University and be at the forefront of cutting edge science and engineering. On this programme you will not only develop a practical and technical skillset, but you'll also understand the theory of artificial intelligence and it's applications. Taught by world-leading experts within the field, in outstanding facilities, you will graduate with a wealth of knowledge and be fully prepared for an exciting career in the digital industry.

On this programme you will learn, collaborate and flourish through project based learning with students in other digital technology subject areas. This approach of learning mimics the real-life working world, where your career prospects will be enriched by working alongside people with different skill sets, view points and approaches. You will be able to tailor your learning throughout the four years and select your specialisms based on your own interests. This programme cuts across many modern digital areas such as machine learning, computer science, software engineering, robotics engineering, autonomous robotics and data science.

Key benefits

  • Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.

  • Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)

  • Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £31,400 one year after graduating (Computing; Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2024)

  • Excellent prospects - Ranked 8th in the UK for ‘graduate prospects – on track’ (Computer Science; Complete University Guide, 2025)

  • Highly ranked - Ranked 12th overall in the UK for Computer Science and Information Systems (Guardian, 2025)

Where can this degree take me?

The transferable skills that our artificial intelligence and robotics programmes provide mean that graduates may find opportunities in a wide range of roles, such as:

  • Robot technician

  • Robotic process automation engineer

  • AI software developer

  • Machine learning engineer

  • Data analyst/engineer/scientist

  • Business analyst

  • Business development manager

  • Research scientist

  • AI consultant

  • AI ethics or policy analyst

Source: Aston University, Birmingham

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

School of Computer Science and Digital Technologies

Location

Main Site | Birmingham

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Sandwich

Subjects

• Artificial intelligence

Start date

14 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

For a full list of modules and course objectives, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/ai-and-robotics-bsc

How you will be assessed

For more information on how this course is assessed, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/ai-and-robotics-bsc

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Aston University, Birmingham

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Aston University, Birmingham students who took the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics course - or another course in the same subject area.

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

83%

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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

86%

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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

72%

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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

80%

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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

76%

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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

79%

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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

76%

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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

76%

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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

76%

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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

83%

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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

79%

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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

75%

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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

85%

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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

73%

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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

85%

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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

84%

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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

74%

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How well organised is your course?

75%

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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

85%

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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

83%

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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

84%

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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

67%

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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

81%

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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

75%

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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

79%

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During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

85%

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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

81%

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Student information

See who's studying at Aston University, Birmingham. These students are taking Artificial Intelligence and Robotics or another course from the same subject area.

Computing
Mode of study
Full-time85%Part-time15%
Gender ratio
Female20%Male80%
Where students come from
International12%UK88%
Student performance
2:1 or above73%
Number of students1,845
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

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Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Aston University, Birmingham graduates who took Artificial Intelligence and Robotics - or another course in the same subject area.

Computing

Earnings

£38.3k

First year after graduation

£47.8k

Third year after graduation

£44.5k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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