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Computer Science with AI with Foundation Year at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Birkbeck, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

18Jan
Birkbeck, University of London - Undergraduate open day
Undergraduate

Course summary

The BSc Computer Science with AI is a cutting-edge course ideal if you are eager to explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence. It offers you a unique blend of foundational computer science principles and advanced AI techniques, to help ensure you are well prepared to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. Why choose this course?

  • On this course you will develop your technical skills and gain the knowledge and expertise you need to create innovative AI-driven solutions to complex problems. You will undertake an extensive final-year project allied to the software industry which will solidify these skills and help you develop further transferable skills that will prove highly valuable in your future career.
  • Our faculty includes experts who work at the forefront of AI research and development, bringing their cutting-edge knowledge and experience into the classroom. This ensures that you receive the most up-to-date education and insights into the rapidly evolving world of AI.
  • Our state-of-the-art facilities and strong industry partnerships provide opportunities for internships, collaborative projects and networking with leading professionals in the field.
What you will learn What sets this computer science with AI course apart is its distinctive curriculum that covers topics ranging from algorithms and data structures to machine learning, neural networks and natural language processing. You will also gain hands-on experience with the latest AI tools and technologies, working on real-world projects that address current industry needs. How you will learn This course has an evening timetable with classes taking place in the evening. Teaching on this course may include formal lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical classes with many of the computing modules involving laboratory-based exercises. Lectures are recorded and materials are made available online. For the majority of the programming modules we adopt a 'flipped classroom' approach, where you watch short videos and perform appropriate reading before the class, making this an active learning experience. Foundation Year If you opt for the Foundation Year route, this will fully prepare you for undergraduate study. It is ideal if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied the relevant subjects, or if you didn't achieve the grades you need for a place on your chosen undergraduate degree. Highlights
  • You will study at our Bloomsbury campus in the heart of London, a city fast becoming one of the major European hubs for AI research and development.
  • Birkbeck was ranked in the top 25 universities in the UK for its Computer Science and Informatics research in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
  • Birkbeck established one of the first computing departments in the UK in 1957 and was a pioneer in database technologies, e-commerce and data science studies.
  • We have modern computing laboratories, with a total of 133 workstations. The labs have projection facilities and are air-conditioned. Our wide range of software runs on a number of platforms including Unix, Windows and Linux. The local area network is a switched gigabit/10gigabit ethernet. Our computers are connected to the SuperJANET academic network.
Careers and employability On successful completion of this BSc, you will have gained an array of transferable skills, including the ability to:
  • critically evaluate arguments and evidence
  • formulate solutions employing AI as a key element of a computing system
  • analyse, appraise and present work under pressure
  • communicate efficiently using appropriate interpersonal skills.
This course opens doors to a wide range of careers in the tech and AI industry such as:
  • programmer
  • software engineer
  • database/systems administrator
  • testing and software quality engineer
  • cyber security analyst
  • web developer
  • games developer
  • IT consultant.

Modules

For information about course structure and the modules you will be studying, please visit Birkbeck’s online prospectus.

Assessment method

A combination of examinations, coursework (test, essay, practical task, presentation) and project work.

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:
I106
Institution code:
B24
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

International applicants

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential. If you have no previous formal qualifications you will need to complete an admission test including English comprehension and mathematical knowledge.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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 .

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Computer Science with AI with Foundation Year at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS