Program Overview

Our Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science BSc with a year in industry will equip you with the skills to solve real-world problems whilst also offering you the chance to gain valuable industry experience which, in an ever-increasingly competitive graduate job market, will set you apart from the rest.

At the University of Birmingham our research expertise allows us to offer an unusually rich and innovative programme for undergraduate study which enables our students to leave us ready for a career path in industry or research.

Our four-year Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science BSc degree is structured to give you a thorough understanding of the field of computer science whilst providing you with the opportunity to develop a strong theoretical grounding in Artificial Intelligence with many opportunities to put this in to practice during the course and your industrial placement.

In your first and second year you will study a range of compulsory modules which will enable you to gain a solid understanding in the fields of computer science and Artificial Intelligence. We encourage our students to gain as much real-world experience during their studies, to enable them to shape their ambition and prepare them for their future careers. This is why in your third year you will undertake a year in industry, which we will help you to secure with one of our many industrial links. Your fourth year enables you to tailor your degree to suit your interests, strengths and future career with a wide range of modules and an individual project.

We know how competitive the graduate job market can be, that’s why you also learn computer programming in Java – a language widely used in business and industry that will ensure you stand out in future applications. During your time with us you will take part in group work which will allow you to develop key skills essential for both a career in industry and research.