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Computer Science including International Year

  • Msci (Hon)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 22 September 2025
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

Artificial intelligence is changing our homes, workplaces and lifestyles. Our course lets you explore this subject with optional modules in intelligent agents, autonomous systems, machine learning, and human-AI interaction.

You'll take part in a group project in year two which prepares you for designing and creating the computer systems of the future. Many projects are in collaboration with industry. Previous students have worked with Capital One, Experian, IBM and UniDays. This is great for your CV and can help you make contacts ready for when you start your career.

The benefit of this course is you'll spend your third year abroad. You could be studying in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand or Singapore.

The final year includes masters-level modules. You have full choice of what you study. You could work on your programming skills or try something new like being a STEM ambassador. You can conduct a substantial research project as a fourth year dissertation.

You may recognise some of our tutors from the Computerphile YouTube series. It is this inspiring teaching that you can expect at Nottingham.

Why choose this course?

  • Scholarships available: up to 50% off your tuition fees

  • Flexibilityto transfer between computer science degrees during year one

  • No experience in programming is needed to apply for this course

  • Our graduates have an average salary£32,104 (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020 data extracted from the University of Nottingham Graduate Outcomes dashboard)

  • You’ll have the opportunity to apply to study abroad and gain a global perspective of computer science

  • Accreditedby the British Computer Society

  • Top 20 for Computer Science in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 and Complete University Guide 2024)

Modules

Your third year will be spent abroad. This will help improve your employability and be a great life experience. You will develop key skills in communication, confidence, and working with new cultures.

In the first year, you will learn the foundations of computer science. You will be introduced to programming languages such as C, Java and Haskell. We don't expect you to have programmed before so you don't need to worry if you have no experience. You will also be introduced to fundamentals in artificial intelligence, algorithms, and data bases.

In year two you will complete a group project. This will be focused on software engineering where you will design and program a computer application. You'll also study core modules in areas such as operating systems, algorithm efficiency, and language and computation. Optional modules are also available for you to study topics that particularly interest you.

Year four offers a wide range of flexibility. We offer lots of optional modules so you can choose what you study and tailor your degree to your own interests. Our modules are linked to our own research groups. This means we are able to offer a wide variety of topics.

This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • Msci (Hon) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 22 September 2025

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:
G406
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

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:
G406
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Not accepted

A level A*AA - AAA

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) D*DD

Access to HE Diploma D: 45 credits

Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 graded credits at Level 3 with 45 Distinction

Scottish Higher AA

AS Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) D*D*

This qualification is only accepted when combined with A Level grade A

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) D*

This qualification is only accepted when combined with A Level grades AA

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) D*D*D*

IT or Computer Science pathway required

Scottish Advanced Higher AA

Plus Higher grades AAABB including Mathematics

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 36 points

or 766 in 3 HL certificates or 34 points including 6 in HL Computer Science or 666 in 3 HL certificates including HL Computer Science 5 in Mathematics at Higher or Standard Level, if no GCSE 5 (B) in Mathematics.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) A

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with A Level grades AA (AB if taking Computer Science) or equivalent

Extended Project Not accepted

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H1, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal D3, M1, M1

D3. M1, M2 if taking Computing /Computer Science

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) A

If you have already achieved your Core Maths qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths qualification. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your Core Maths qualification will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your Core Maths qualification will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer. Core Maths qualifications offered by other exam boards are also considered for an alternative offer.

GCSE Requirements - Mathematics grade 5 (B) and English grade 4 (C)

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.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers 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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx

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