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Course summary
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field within computer science, and this course will give you the skills you need to excel within it. Topics will range from real-word applications of AI to understanding the theoretical underpinnings of the subject, to creating the innovative AI-driven tools that will drive Industry 4.0. You will also focus on the wider ethical and societal implications of AI.
Taught by a team of internationally recognised AI experts with extensive research and commercial experience that is drawn upon in a research-led teaching experience; and providing students with an exciting opportunity to engage with world-leading research.
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Be inspired by the creativity that our practical, hands-on course nurtures Our ‘learning through doing’ ethos means you build the skills to make you desirable to employers. You’ll learn from dedicated teaching staff engaged in internationally significant research, actively creating and developing applications.
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Collaborate and build Mirroring the teamwork at the heart of the industry, you’ll work in a team to develop work with a real purpose.
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Get a head-start in the industry Benefit from a programme with strong links with industry, (e.g. Apple, Microsoft, IBM, Oracle and Intel) and those links are used to embed relevant real-world problems directly into the programmes.
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Make use of cutting-edge facilities Students in engineering, science and the arts have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories in our engineering and design facility. You'll also have access to specialist laboratories equipped with various hardware and software configurations.
Modules
Year 1: Core modules:
Stage 1 Computing Placement Preparation (BPIE111)
Software Engineering 1 (COMP1000)
Computer Systems (COMP1001)
Cyber Security & Networks (COMP1002)
Algorithms, Data Structures and Mathematics (COMP1003)
Computing Practice (COMP1004)
Year 2
Core modules
Stage 2 Computing Placement Preparation (BPIE211)
Software Engineering 2 (COMP2000)
Information Management & Retrieval (COMP2001)
Artificial Intelligence (COMP2002)
Computing Group Project (COMP2003)
Embedded Programming and the Internet of Things (COMP2008)
Year 3
Core modules
Computing Related Placement (Generic) (BPIE330)
Final year
Core modules
Computing Project (COMP3000)
Machine Learning (COMP3003)
Human-Robot Interaction (COMP3018)
Optional modules
Parallel Computing (COMP3001)
Alternative Paradigms (COMP3002)
Full-Stack Development (COMP3006)
Big Data Analytics (COMP3008)
The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry and up to date information can be found on our website
Assessment method
For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- I400
- Institution code:
- P60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2, 3
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Plymouth has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- I400
- Institution code:
- P60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsInternational applicants
The University of Plymouth has a dedicated International Student Advice (ISA) service who will support you from the day you accept an offer at the University, right through to graduation. They will offer help and advice so you can get the most out of your studies, and your time in the UK, visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/international-students/international-student-advice for more information. Once you have applied through UCAS, your conditional offer letters will also be sent to you by email, so be sure to enter your current email address on your application and to check this email regularly. You'll need your unconditional letter, and the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that we'll send you, when applying for your student visa to the UK. A tuition fee deposit will be required before we'll send you the CAS. We're a licenced Sponsor under the Points Based System. To comply with our duties as a Sponsor, we're required to check other aspects of your application in addition to your academic achievements, for example any previous studies, financial status and your immigration history in the UK. For course entry requirements (inc. English requirements) please refer to the specific page for the course you are interested in (www.plymouth.ac.uk/study). A recognised English language qualification (e.g. IELTS) would be required or successful completion of one of the University's pre-sessional English Language courses. Check our country pages to find out more about application from your specific home country www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/study/international-students-country-guides. International fees, please visit our fees and funding pages www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees. If you have any questions please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 - 128 points
To include a minimum of 2 A Levels
Applicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE Maths. If you hold a Grade C/4 in GCSE Maths, please contact the institution
A level
120-128 UCAS points to include a minimum of 2 A Levels
Applicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE Maths. If you hold a Grade C/4 in GCSE Maths, please contact the institution
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - DDM
Applicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE Maths
We will consider Maths modules within the BTEC alongside Grade C/4 GCSE Maths - enquire at institution.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject (e.g. Computing, IT, Science, Humanities, Engineering) with at least 33 Level 3 credits at Merit and/or Distinction
Scottish Higher
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination.
Applicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE Maths
We will consider Maths modules within the BTEC alongside Grade C/4 GCSE Maths - enquire at institution.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination.
Applicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE Maths
We will consider Maths modules within the BTEC alongside Grade C/4 GCSE Maths - enquire at institution.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination.
Applicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE Maths
We will consider Maths modules within the BTEC alongside Grade C/4 GCSE Maths - enquire at institution.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination.
Applicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE Maths
We will consider Maths modules within the BTEC alongside Grade C/4 GCSE Maths - enquire at institution.
Scottish Advanced Higher
120-128 UCAS points to include 2 Advanced Highers
Applicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE Maths or an equivalent
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 - 30 points
Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Considered in combination
Extended Project
Considered in combination
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
120-128 UCAS points from Higher Level
Maths and English considered within as GCSE equivalent at H1-H7 or O1-O4
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
Considered in combination.
City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)
Considered in combination.
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)
Considered in combination.
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)
Considered in combination.
Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)
Considered in combination.
T Level - M - D
Merit to Distinction Overall depending on the Mathematics units studying within the T Level pathways
All applicants are required to have GCSE C/4 at English and B/5 at Mathematics. If you hold a Grade C/4 in GCSE Maths, please contact the institution
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | With 5.5 in all elements. |
Full details of English Language requirements can be found on our website.
English Language Requirements https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
At the University of Plymouth, we believe in building a welcoming and inclusive community that supports every student to achieve their full potential.
With our contextual offer scheme we may extend offers below our standard entry criteria to those applicants whose circumstances and experiences could have impacted their education and academic performance. You can check your eligibility for a contextual offer using our online postcode checker.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades students were previously accepted with - learn more. It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course and 4 other computer science courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- AAB
- Highest grades
- DDD
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For all information about tuition fees, please visit our fees and funding pages at www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees
- Fees are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.
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