Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) course at University of Leeds.
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A,A,A
AAA including Mathematics. Where an A-level Science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-Level at the stated grade. GCSE: GCSE: English Language grade 4 (C) or higher, or an equivalent English language qualification. We will accept Level 2 Functional Skills English instead of GCSE English.
Most popular A-levels studied
The Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) course at University of Leeds features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
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| Computer Science | A |
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UCAS code: G703
Here's what University of Leeds says about its Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) course.
Become an expert in one of the fastest-developing and most exciting areas of computer science to help industries everywhere tackle the digital challenges of tomorrow. AI touches nearly every industry everywhere. It’s radically changing the way we interact with each other, process data and make decisions – and it’s evolving every day. From commerce to healthcare, AgriTech to government, gaming to finance – innovators in computer science and AI are often at the forefront of new technological developments and already creating the solutions of tomorrow. This degree gives you those core foundations in algorithm design, problem solving and practical programming, alongside specialist AI skills in machine learning, neural networks, and big data processing. As a computer science student at Leeds, you’ll study in our purpose-built hub for students and academics – the?Sir William Henry Bragg Building. It’s home to world-leading research and specialist teaching facilities right here on campus. With AI transforming industries across the globe, this degree will help answer that demand and open the doors to exciting opportunities in this rapidly growing field. Student profile: "The Faculty's dedication to staying at the forefront of AI advancements was evident. They consistently infused the curriculum with the latest theoretical insights and practical applications, offering a learning experience that went beyond traditional boundaries." Matthew Heyes, Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence), BSc
Why study at Leeds
Globally-renowned research:?This feeds directly into your course, shaping your learning with the latest thinking in everything from AI to biomedicine, algorithms to computational engineering – and beyond.
Benefit from specialist facilities: Study in our purpose-built hub, the William Henry Bragg Building, with custom teaching labs containing high-spec Linux machines and a range of collaborative and quiet study spaces. Take a virtual tour.
Get access to industry experts: Gain insights from experts and graduates who are shaping the future of the tech sector. Our programme of talks gives you the chance to ask questions, make connections and get inspiration for your future career.
Gain real-world experience: Give your CV that competitive edge before you graduate with our industrial work placement opportunities. Our close industry links have given previous students the chance to work at — and build professional relationships with — organisations such as Arm, Mercedes-Benz and Lloyds Banking Group.
Study abroad: Gain invaluable life experience and advance your personal development with our exciting study abroad programmes, spanning across universities worldwide.
Bring your skills to life outside the classroom: Our extra-curricular activities include a 24-hour hackathon backed by industry sponsors and CompSoc, a hands-on integrated design project, the UKIEPC national programming competition hosted on campus, building a rocket with the Leeds University Rocketry Association or attending the British Computing Society’s Women Lovelace Colloquium.
Rankings and awards Top 100 in the world, QS World University Rankings 2026
Where this degree could take you Our graduates find employment across a range of sectors, including:
Non-governmental organisations
Government agencies
Education
Media
Gaming
Technology
Consultancies
Finance (& Finance Technologies)
Public Authority
Career Support
Top 10 most targeted for 10+ years by the UK's leading employers, The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research
At Leeds, we help you to prepare for your future from day one.
Our?Careers Service?has the global expertise and sector-spanning industry partnerships that, combined, go way beyond simply helping you get a job. They provide you with the resources you need to upskill and achieve the future you aspire towards – even in the face of lightning-paced change.
Source: University of Leeds
There are a few options in how you might study Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) at University of Leeds.
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Computing
Location
Main Site | Leeds
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time with time abroad
Subjects
• Applied computing
• Artificial intelligence
• Computer science
Start date
23 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) course at University of Leeds features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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Teaching on my course
78%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
84%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
54%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
87%
med
Learning opportunities
74%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
79%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
75%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
75%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
75%
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
67%
low
Assessment and feedback
70%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
81%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
49%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
68%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
67%
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Academic support
83%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
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Organisation and management
67%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
72%
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How well organised is your course?
62%
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Learning resources
87%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
85%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
72%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
55%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
78%
med
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
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Teaching on my course
78%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
84%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
54%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
87%
med
Learning opportunities
74%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
75%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
75%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
75%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
67%
low
Assessment and feedback
69%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
80%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
48%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
68%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
67%
low
Academic support
83%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
low
Organisation and management
67%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
72%
low
How well organised is your course?
63%
low
Learning resources
86%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
85%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
72%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
55%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
78%
med
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
80%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
80%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
57%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
med
Learning opportunities
79%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
81%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
71%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
74%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
59%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
80%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
71%
med
Academic support
84%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
med
Organisation and management
69%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
78%
med
How well organised is your course?
59%
low
Learning resources
92%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
58%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
81%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
79%
med
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
78%
low
The Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) course at University of Leeds features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
The Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Leeds graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
95%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
70%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
85%
Information Technology Professionals
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics
100%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
70%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
85%
Information Technology Professionals
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings from University of Leeds graduates who took Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£33.9k
First year after graduation
£36.9k
Third year after graduation
£42.5k
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 Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence).
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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