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Course summary
Artificial Intelligence is transforming work, health, entertainment and many other aspects of our lives. This course provides a broad range of technology, software and computing skills and real-world experience in Artificial Intelligence. There is no doubt that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have an enormous impact on our lives over the next five, ten or even fifty years. But how will we go from AI being an existing technology that is being used in some areas, to fulfilling its full potential to transform our lives for the better? This will be achieved by people who can: Develop more powerful AI technologies and techniques. Integrate AI into tools and technologies . Make AI accessible to people from every culture, country and educational background. Ensure that AI is used in a safe and ethical way to benefit us all. Our course in Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence will provide you with the necessary skills, experience and passion to do any of these things, depending on your interests and career plans. Learning how to use AI, or understanding how AI works is just the beginning. On this course you will learn how to understand the needs of users and design systems to meet these needs. You’ll learn to develop enterprise-scale systems to bring the power of technology and AI to the widest range of people. You’ll be taught by world-leading experts in AI who are, today, building AI systems that solve real-world problems. This course will not only prepare you to work in AI and Data Science, it will also equip you with a broad range of transferable skills and exceptional experience in software development, computing, user interfaces and cloud computing, which will allow you to succeed in any industry.
Modules
For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course information page on our website
Assessment method
For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course information page on our website
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- G4G7
- Institution code:
- L34
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D*D*
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - AABBB
AS
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D*
Scottish Advanced Higher - ABB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H2, H3
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - D
When considering your application, we will look for evidence that you will be able to fulfil the objectives of the programme of study and achieve the standards required. We will take into account a range of factors including previous examination results.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is required. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.
For further details of our English Language requirements please see our website
https://le.ac.uk/study/international-students/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
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 tuition fee for home students is reviewed annually and for the academic year 2025/6 it is £9,535. The fee for subsequent years may increase in line with inflation, subject to government regulations. The inflation rate used will be RPIX, which includes all the items in the Retail Price Index, excluding mortgage payments. For your information, the inflation rate used by the Government when increasing the tuition fee from £9,250 to £9,535 was 3.1%.
Fees for international students can be found on the individual course pages. https://le.ac.uk/courses
For further information about fees and funding please see the following page of the University website: https://le.ac.uk/student-life/undergraduates/fees-funding
Provider information
University of Leicester
University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH