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Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science

Study level:
Undergraduate

Course summary

Lead the way as AI revolutionises our world. Our BSc Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science with a Year in Industry course will prepare you for a career in the digital future, with real workplace experience.

From app developer to robotics engineer, study with us and you’ll open up a world of opportunities. Artificial intelligence is all around us and you could step into many different roles including in the tech, finance or medical sectors. You'll spend your third year undertaking a year long placement in a directly related industry.

Blending computing and scientific skills you’ll cover the theoretical foundations in computer science then develop a deeper understanding of AI and machine learning. Explore algorithms, computer science and intelligent robotics and learn to tackle real-world challenges.

Combining lectures and labs, you’ll develop analytical and practical problem-solving skills ready for graduate roles. On your placement in industry, you'll learn how to apply your knowledge, develop professional skills and build your networks.

Modules

Visit https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/subjects/computer-science-courses/artificial-intelligence-ai-computer-science-industry-bsc and scroll to the module section.

How to apply

Apply by
14 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:
GG74
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - A*AA

A level Mathematics grade A required. General Studies or Critical Thinking not accepted.

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

D*D* plus A-level Maths at grade A*. BTEC Extended Diploma/Diploma qualifications will only be considered if accompanied by A level Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points

7, 6, 6 required at Higher Level (including 6 in Mathematics), with a minimum of 32 points overall. We also require 5 in Standard Level English.

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

Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)

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.

The historic entry grades range shown below includes students admitted with alternative offers through our contextual admissions schemes. These are typically 1 or 2 grades below the standard offer. You can find information on these schemes using the link below.
You can check your eligibility to receive an offer for this course using our Offer Calculator using the same link.

Learn more on the University of Birmingham website

Historical entry grades data BETA

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.

Data from:
This course and 1 other artificial intelligence course
Date range:
2022-2024

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

64% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

This course has a required grade that may not be listed in the data. Check the entry requirements for the full qualification requirements.

How do you compare?

See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

80 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

88 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535*Year 1
Scotland£9535*Year 1
Wales£9535*Year 1
Channel Islands£9535*Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9535*Year 1

* 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

The Government has yet to confirm the tuition fees payable by Home students for 2026/27 and subsequent years. The provisional tuition fee shown above relates to the academic year 2025/26. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees without delay.

For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.

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