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Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence with Year in Industry BSc

University Park Campus, Nottingham, UK

Course overview

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 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 you to start your career.

Indicative modules

Mandatory

Year 1

Assembly Language Programming

Mandatory

Year 1

Computer Architecture

Mandatory

Year 1

Networks

Mandatory

Year 1

Database and Interfaces

Mandatory

Year 1

Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence

Mandatory

Year 1

Introduction to Software Engineering

Mandatory

Year 1

Mathematics for Computer Scientists

Mandatory

Year 1

Mathematics for Computer Scientists 2

Mandatory

Year 1

Programming and Algorithms

Mandatory

Year 1

Programming Paradigms

Mandatory

Year 2

Algorithms, data structures and efficiency

Mandatory

Year 2

Introduction to Formal Reasoning

Mandatory

Year 2

Artificial Intelligence Methods

Mandatory

Year 2

Developing Maintainable Software

Mandatory

Year 2

Languages and Computation

Mandatory

Year 2

Operating Systems and Concurrency

Mandatory

Year 2

Software Engineering Group Project

Optional

Year 2

Advanced Functional Programming

Optional

Year 2

C++ Programming

Optional

Year 2

Distributed Systems

Optional

Year 2

Introduction to Human Computer Interaction

Optional

Year 2

Introduction to Image Processing

Optional

Year 2

Software Specification

Mandatory

Year 3

Year in industry

Mandatory

Year 4

Computer Security

Mandatory

Year 4

Professional Ethics in Computing

Optional

Year 4

Collaboration and Communication Technologies

Optional

Year 4

Collaboration and Communication Technologies Development Project

Optional

Year 4

Compilers

Optional

Year 4

Computability

Optional

Year 4

Computer Graphics

Optional

Year 4

Computer Vision

Optional

Year 4

Cryptography

Optional

Year 4

Designing Intelligent Agents

Optional

Year 4

Development Experience

Optional

Year 4

Fundamentals of Information Visualisation

Optional

Year 4

Human-AI Interaction

Optional

Year 4

Individual Dissertation in Computer Science

Optional

Year 4

Information Visualisation Project

Optional

Year 4

Machine Learning and Inference for Differential Equations

Optional

Year 4

Schools Experience

Optional

Year 4

Software Quality Assurance

Optional

Year 4

Mobile Device Programming

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About modules

The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. This content was last updated on Thursday 13 June 2024. Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations.

Teaching methods

Teaching is delivered through a mix of in-person and online methods. The majority of your teaching will be in-person. 

  • Computer labs
  • Lectures
  • Tutorials

Assessment methods

  • Coursework
  • Group project
  • Research project
  • Written exam

As a guide, one credit equals approximately 10 hours of work. You will spend around half of your time in lectures, tutorials, mentoring sessions and computer labs. The remaining time is spent in independent study. Tutorial groups are usually made up of eight students.

They meet every other week during term-time. Core modules are taught by a mixture of professors, assistant/associate professors and teaching associates with help fromtogether with PhD students and research staff.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an important part of the fourth industrial revolution. From making our homes intelligent to increasing productivity in companies, there are so many uses for AI.

Our graduates are already developing the future of computer science. They are working in roles such as:

  • App Developer
  • Data Analyst
  • Game Developer
  • Software Developer

If research is something that interests you then you could continue studying for a master or PhD.

Our graduates have gone on to work in companies such as:

  • BT
  • Capital One
  • Coca-Cola Enterprises
  • Experian
  • Games Workshop
  • Ministry of Defence
  • Sky

Other opportunities to help your employability

The Nottingham Internship Scheme provides a range of work experience opportunities and internships throughout the year.

The Nottingham Advantage Award is our free scheme to boost your employability. There are over 200 extracurricular activities to choose from.

Average starting salary and career progression

92.70% of undergraduates from the School of Computer Science secured employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £33,082.

HESA Graduate Outcomes (2017-2021 cohorts). The Graduate Outcomes % is calculated using The Guardian University Guide methodology. The average annual salary is based on graduates working full-time within the UK.

Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.

Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.

Have a look at our careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.

The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the most targeted universities by Britain’s leading graduate employers (Ranked in the top ten in The Graduate Market in 2013-2020, High Fliers Research).

University undergraduate student Cole Pearce studying in Nightingale Hall accommodation's library, University Park. November 5th 2021.

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Open Day June 2022