Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) Msci (Hons)
Royal Holloway, University of London
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Our advanced, four-year MSci with a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) pathway is designed to give you the knowledge, skills and practical experience to pursue a high level career in computing and AI. It offers a thorough grounding in computing as well as an in-depth study of the latest trends and technologies in the rapidly evolving world of AI. You will explore an AI related topic of your choice and showcase your abilities in an extended final year project. You will also have the chance to take courses from our MSc programmes and to graduate with an integrated masters qualification. It is particularly recommended for students who want to go on to postgraduate study or a scientific or technical career. You will not only enhance your knowledge and understanding of the subject but also gain a competitive edge over graduates from standard three-year BSc programmes.
AI is one of the most exciting and rapidly developing aspects of 21st century technology. On this programme you will learn from leading researchers in the field, covering topics such as computer learning, intelligent agents, neural networks, bioinformatics, information security and computational finance, and benefit from access to our internationally renowned Computer Learning Research Centre. All this will be underpinned by a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of computing and the essentials of application development, from programming to software engineering, databases to web development, computer graphics to robotics. From the outset you be experimenting with programming games, robots, Gadgeteer kits, Subversion, JUnit testing, Scrum-based Agile software and more, in our well-equipped laboratories. Alongside our core modules you will have the flexibility to choose from a range of optional courses. There is also the possibility of transferring onto our five-year, year in industry programme subject to good academic progress.
We are a highly respected, research-focused department with a friendly approach and award-winning teaching. We offer a summer work placement programme and a dedicated personal adviser to guide you through your studies. You will also be welcome to join our Computing Society, a thriving community of more than 400 computer enthusiasts from across the College. We are one of only seven departments in the UK to hold the Athena SWAN bronze award for our commitment to increasing female participation in computer science.
A state-of-the-art Big Data cluster comprising 32 processors, 32 Terabytes of disk storage, GPU and RDMA networking allows you to work on real case studies.
We develop both fundamental theory and practical algorithms that feed into the analytics methods and techniques that are in use today.
Our research involves cognitive and autonomous agents, automated planning, scheduling and domain-independent search control, and applications in surveillance operations, disaster response missions, and space operations.
We collaborate with Microsoft Research, IBM Research, NEC Labs Europe, Facebook, Google, and NASA, whichinforms our teaching.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 96 graduates of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) Msci (Hons) at Royal Holloway, University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Artificial Intelligence.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) Msci (Hons) at Royal Holloway, University of London
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) Msci (Hons) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £31000 | £34000 | £42500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26000 - £42000 | £27000 - £39000 | £32000 - £52500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Artificial Intelligence
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £27364 | £25148 | £29843 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23257 - £33006 | £18856 - £32927 | £21678 - £41090 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence), Msci (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) Msci (Hons) at Royal Holloway, University of London
| 80% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 0% | Sales occupations |
| 0% | Elementary occupations |
| 0% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 0% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 0% | Teaching Professionals |
| 0% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
Study Time Distribution
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants. Required subject: A Level Computer Science or Mathematics or Physics and GCSE grade B/6 in Mathematics.
Including either Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science.
Plus A-level grade A in either Mathematics or Physics or Computer Science.
Pass in a relevant subject with at least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and the remaining level 3 credits at Merit. Please note that the Access to Higher Education Diploma will only be acceptable if the applicant has had a considerable break from education.
Including either Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science.
In a relevant subject (with significant programming content). Please see our website for the specific BTEC modules you must take in order to meet the entry requirements for this course.
Plus A-level grade B in either Mathematics or Physics or Computer Science.
6,5,5 at Higher Level including either Physics, Computer Science or 5 HL Maths: Analysis & Approaches/6 HL Maths: Applications & Interpretation
In a relevant subject (with significant programming content). Please see our website for the specific BTEC modules you must take in order to meet the entry requirements for this course.
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 including H3 in either Mathematics or H3 in Physics or H3 Computer Science.
Plus A-level grades AB including one of Mathematics or Physics or Computer Science.
Requirements are as for A-levels, where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.
Combinations of qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, please contact us on [email protected] to discuss your situation
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (minimum 7.0 in Writing)
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
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Costs
Tuition Fees Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) Msci (Hons)
| EU | £23200 | year 1 |
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| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £23200 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The UK Government has confirmed that EU nationals are no longer eligible to pay the same fees as UK students, nor be eligible for funding from the Student Loans Company https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/student-loans-company. This means you will be classified as an international student. At Royal Holloway, we wish to support those students affected by this change in status through this transition. For eligible EU students starting their course with us in September 2022, we will award a fee reduction scholarship equivalent to 60% of the difference between the UK and international fee for your course. This will apply for the duration of your course.
Fees for international students may increase year-on-year in line with the rate of inflation. The policy at Royal Holloway is that any increases in fees will not exceed 5% for continuing students. For further information see fees and funding https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/fees-and-funding/ and our terms and conditions https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/applying/admissions-policy-and-procedures/.
Other essential costs:
These estimated costs relate to studying this particular degree programme at Royal Holloway. Costs, such as accommodation, food, books and other learning materials and printing etc., have not been included.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
University Rankings
Positions of Royal Holloway, University of London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Royal Holloway, University of London in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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- #28
- #251
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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About Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London, was founded in 1886, and is located in the suburban setting of Egham, South East England. The campus is home to an impressive Victorian era Picture Gallery, which serves as a museum for a collection of highly-valued art. The Royal Holloway Founder’s Building, the main feature of the campus, is where students will find their on-site accommodation, as well as the old style but extensively equipped library.
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Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 32.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
32.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
25% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)