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Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence at Coventry University - UCAS

Coventry University

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS)

Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Coventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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12Nov
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Course summary

Be at the forefront of the technology revolution with skills that cover programming, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data science, security and software development. The Computer Science with AI degree equips you with all the knowledge and skills you need to become an AI specialist in the computing industry. You will:

  • Explore artificial intelligence and its relationship to machine learning, parallel programming, and data science, and learn how these areas drive innovation and change in the domain of computer science.
  • Master the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to develop software solutions which address demanding user expectations and complex customer requirements.
  • Gain industry-relevant experience as you apply real-world, software development practices within teams of your peers, preparing you for your AI specialist career after graduation.
Key Course Benefits
  • Activity-led learning helps you consolidate what you’re taught through practical application of everything covered in lectures.
  • Opportunity to spend a year on industrial placement*.
  • Strong, professional skills focus.
  • Hybrid, online, and asynchronous learning to support students with different needs across a range of locations.
  • Regular free-to-attend guest lecturers from current practitioners, which, in previous years, have included senior professors from Sheffield, Lincoln and Birmingham universities and the European Bioinformatics Centre Cambridge (subject to availability).

Modules

This course has a common first year  The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn.  If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements). Common first-year courses Information Technology Management BSc (Hons) Interactive Media and Web Technologies BSc (Hons) Software Engineering BSc (Hons) Year One Modules:

  • The Web and Human Centred Computing
  • Computer Systems
  • Programming and Artificial Intelligence
  • Programming and Software Development
Year Two In Year two, you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills in relation artificial intelligence, theory of computation, software engineering, amongst others. Modules:
  • Algorithms (Mandatory)
  • Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Mandatory)
  • Operating Systems and Security (Mandatory)
  • Artificial Intelligence Applications (Mandatory)
Placement Year There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.  If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement.  Final Year In Year three, you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with security, machine learning, group project discovery, amongst others. Modules:
  • Programming Paradigms and Approaches (Mandatory)
  • Natural Language Processing and Generative AI (Optional)
  • Neural Networks and Deep Learning (Optional)
  • Final Year Project (Double - Mandatory)
Additional Year The MSci year aims to consolidate and strengthen the skills you’ve developed over the course of your first three years of study. Building on your existing knowledge, you’ll explore a series of highly advanced subjects in the field of Computer Science with AI which lie beyond the scope of undergraduate study, from Computer Vision to Web Applications and AI, equipping you to undertake employment or postgraduate research at the leading edge of digital technology. Modules:
  • Advanced Software Development
  • Machine Learning and Big Data
  • Neural and Evolutionary Computing
  • AI Systems and Human Factors
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website. *For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website

Assessment method

Our teaching is active, applied, social and inclusive. We work interactively to address your needs as an individual and support you to maximise your outcomes. Learning is facilitated through a variety of methods which can include: Lectures and lectorials Seminars Interactive labs Interactive workshops Online activities Group work As a student, you may engage in both class and online activities and discussions. There will be a range of online materials, accessible at any time, through our online platform, currently Aula. You will participate in additional guided reading and self-directed study to reinforce the learning gained from timetabled sessions. Formative feedback will be used to prepare you for assessment and support your progress towards success at module, year, and ultimately degree levels.

How to apply

14Jan

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

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.

Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
80%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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

Additional costs/fee information 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 . Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,500 fee (£1,800 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year. For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence at Coventry University - UCAS