Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence
UCAS Code: G4G7
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
AAB - with A in Computer Science. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies are not accepted.
Access to HE Diploma
Access in IT or Computing accepted, Access in Science or Technology will be considered.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3. M1, M2 if taking Computing /Computer Science
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
or 34 points with 6 in HL Computer Science 5 in Mathematics at Higher or Standard Level, if no GCSE 5 (B) in Mathematics.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
IT or Computer Science pathway required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
This qualification is only accepted when combined with A Level grade A
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
This qualification is only accepted when combined with A Level grades AA
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
IT or Computer Science pathway required
Scottish Advanced Higher
Plus Higher grades AAABB including Mathematics
Scottish Higher
Including Mathematics. This qualification is only accepted when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with A Level grades AA (AB if taking Computer Science) or equivalent
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About this course
Study a degree specialised in Artificial Intelligence. This course will focus on advanced areas of artificial intelligence giving you expert knowledge in this field. You will explore topics such as user experience design, autonomous systems and machine learning. This tailored programme will give you key skills and knowledge to help start a career in an increasingly innovative industry.
You'll also study the fundamental areas of computer science. Our teaching and modules are linked to our own specialised research groups, giving you a wide range of optional modules to choose from. This also means you will be taught by experts in their field who use their own active research to support their teaching. You may recognise some of our tutors from the Computerphile YouTube series.
To help support our students, we offer an Excellence in Computer Science scholarship which ranges from 10-50% off your tuition fees.
In year two, you'll take part in a group project which involves designing and creating innovative computer systems. Many projects are in collaboration with industry. Previous students have worked with Capital One, Experian, IBM and UniDays. All these companies have offices in Nottingham. This project is great for your CV and can help you make contacts ready for when you start your career.
This course is Accredited by the British Computer Society. You will have the flexibility to transfer between computer science courses after your first year. This can include courses with an international year or a year in industry.
Modules
The first year of this course will introduce you to the core aspects of computer science and artificial intelligence, including programming and algorithms, databases, and mathematics for computing. During your second year, you will build on this base of knowledge with further core and a range of optional modules, including image processing, human computer interaction, and application design. Your third year focuses on an individual dissertation in a topic of your choice, as well as a further selection of advanced computer science modules.
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Computer science
What are graduates doing after six months?
This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.
Top job areas of graduates
Artificial intelligence is a very specialist subject taken by less than 100 people a year at the moment, so there is little reliable information available on graduate prospects - bear that in mind when you review the stats above. Graduates taking this type of subject are more likely than other computing graduates to go into further research. However, if you want to find out more specifically about the potential graduate outcomes of a specific course, it's a good idea to go on open days and talk to tutors about what previous graduates have gone on to do.
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Computing
The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
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