Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc(Hons)

University of Huddersfield

United Kingdom, Huddersfield

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University of Huddersfield

United Kingdom , Huddersfield

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

C473

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines22-Sep-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,600 / year

Next Intake 22-Sep-2026

Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc(Hons)

About

About the course

Reasons to study

Future proof - expand your network of contacts, who knows who you might meet that could impact your future career path.
You’ll be taught by academic staff who have world-leading expertise in research that applies Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods to solve societal challenges. This means you can develop knowledge and skills that are highly relevant to industry.
Enhance your employability - the course allows you to gain vital industry experience, via a work placement in the UK or abroad.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) powers innovations everywhere, from virtual assistant technology to self-driving cars. You may have heard of the ‘fourth industrial revolution’, AI is a fundamental technology that enables systems to transform our everyday lives.

Our course is designed, therefore, to equip you with the necessary skills to position yourself at the forefront of this technological revolution. If you’re keen to pursue a STEM based career, this course could provide the foundation, helping you develop skills in relation to machine learning, software development, programming and more.

Teaching you how to build intelligent systems, our course will help you gain the confidence to take the first step towards a potential career in the UK AI industry and a gateway to improved prospects, increased earning potential, and the ability to shape your own path in this quickly evolving landscape. The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence courses are Software Engineer, Solutions Architect, Python Developer, DevOps Engineer and Software Developer.*

*Lightcast data – job postings from May 2022 to May 2023 showing jobs advertised associated with a selection of relevant graduate roles.

Why study Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc(Hons) at Huddersfield?

In your first year, you’ll follow a core computing programme to give you a broad understanding of the subject, developing skills in programming and mathematics. From your second year onwards, you’ll take several specialist AI modules, covering symbolic, sub-symbolic and statistical AI and their applications in natural language processing, speech, and image recognition. You also have the option to secure an industry placement in your third year.

Research plays an important role in informing all our teaching and learning activities. Our academic staff are active in research that applies AI methods to solve key societal changes in areas such as healthcare, transportation and smart cities.

As a graduate of this course, you may consider employment in a wide range of sectors. These include retail, engineering, construction, environmental, finance, and electronics industries.

This British Computer Society (BCS) accredited course has been designed to focus on practical skills underpinned by technical theory. You’ll also specialise your knowledge around various AI themes, including robotics, knowledge graphs, and deep learning.

This course will give you the opportunity to learn how to build intelligent systems that transform everyday lives.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

BBB-BBCat A Level .

120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications (General Studies is not accepted).

Merit at T Level.

DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma.

Access to Higher Education Diploma in a subject that is relevant to the course with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above.
120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.

Entry is also possible from the Engineering Foundation Year. To progress onto this course from the Foundation Year you must pass all modules and achieve an average mark of 40% or above.

In addition, GCSE English Language or Literature at grade 4 and Maths at grade 5 or above, or grade C and B respectively if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme.

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements page.

For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

The University’s normal entry criteria apply to all international students. For details of country-specific entry requirements please visit your home country page on our website.

The University has formal requirements for all applicants. These are normally English Language qualifications which we recognise as meeting our entry criteria. Requirements may vary between programmes, and you are advised to check these carefully when going through course listings.

The following table sets out the main qualifications we recognise and the levels that are normally required for admission. It is intended as general guidance only - the offer of a place, if it includes an English Language condition, will specify the level of English that you are required to meet.

The University of Huddersfield is pleased to accept a Pass in all four elements at the Proficiency Level of the Ascentis Anglia ESOL Language qualification as meeting the University’s English Language requirements for students from the EU.

If you don’t yet meet these requirements, don’t worry as we have an extensive Pre-Sessional English Programme(PSP) on campus.

Test	Standard required score	Validity
Cambridge English Advanced	Grade C	No expiry
IELTS (Academic)	6.0 with no lower than 5.5 in any element.	2 years
Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE)	Listening – 51 Reading – 51 Writing – 51 Speaking - 51	2 years
GCSE or GCE ‘O’ level	Grade C	No expiry
International Baccalaureate	Must have completed the Diploma with English at Higher Level	No expiry

Applicants from any of the following Majority English Speaking Countries (MESCs) will normally be considered to have met our English requirements:

Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
The Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Canada
Dominica
Grenada
Guyana
Jamaica
New Zealand
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
United States of America

Please note that we will not normally waive the English Language requirement for speakers of other languages who have completed a programme of study taught in English in their home countries.

Career

Your career

Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as software engineer, server and storage analyst, senior developer, research software development engineer, systems security engineer, IT Analyst and business analyst in organisations including BBC, West Yorkshire Police, Hermes, Microsoft, LLoyds, BT and Amazon UK.**

Additionally, you may gain skills that are transferable to other industries and may be able to pursue any career that requires a good honours degree. You could go on to further study and the University has many options available for postgraduate study (including postgraduate teacher training) and research which may interest you.

*Between 84-95% of graduates from this subject area were in work or further study 15 months after graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes 21/22, UK Domiciled).

**Source: LinkedIn

84-95%* Graduates employed