Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science
MCompu (Hons)
The University of Sheffield
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Computer science at Sheffield is a rare blend of advanced science, business experience and creativity. This is the only computer science department in the UK with its own student-run software company – Genesys Solutions. You will get the chance to work for Genesys as part of your course. Teaching staff are experts in iPhone, Android and VR technology. Guest lecturers come from IBM, Microsoft and HP.
Artificial intelligence is developing fast. As the world tries to keep up, experts are in demand. Sheffield is a great place to learn about AI because we encourage a deep understanding of biologically inspired algorithms, their relationship to biological intelligence and the nature of consciousness itself. We want you to grasp the possibilities, the science, and the complex ethical implications.
Our graduates are problem solvers. They can program. They work well in teams. They are consultants and software engineers with companies including Accenture, Amazon, Deutsche Bank, Google, HSBC, IBM, Microsoft, Snapchat and Reuters.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 190 graduates of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science MCompu (Hons) and other courses in at The University of Sheffield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Electrical And Electronic Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30500 | £33000 | £40500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £28000 - £36500 | £28000 - £42000 | £30500 - £50000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Electrical And Electronic Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £27949 | £27187 | £32029 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23895 - £33384 | £20246 - £35159 | £23378 - £42870 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science, MCompu (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
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science MCompu (Hons) at The University of Sheffield
| 60% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 30% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 0% | Elementary occupations |
| 0% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 0% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 0% | Teaching Professionals |
| 0% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 0% | Natural and social science professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
AAA including Maths; AAB including Computer Science and A in Maths
+ A in Advanced Higher Maths
60 credits overall in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 39 at Distinction to include 18 credits in Maths, and 6 at Merit. Applicants are considered individually
DD in Engineering, Applied Science, IT or Computing + A in A Level Maths
AAB including A in Maths + B in a relevant EPQ; ABB including Computer Science and A in Maths + B in a relevant EPQ
36, with 6 in Higher Level Maths; 34, with 6 in Higher Level Maths and 5 in Computer Science
DDD in Engineering, Applied Science, IT or Computing + A in A Level Maths
including Maths
A + AA including Maths; B + AA in Maths and Computer Science
To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science, MCompu (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science MCompu (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £24450 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £25670 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
For further information, please see https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/fees-costs
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)
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Sheffield in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Sheffield in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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- #12
- #146
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- Computer Science
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NTU by Subject
[Published 20 October, 2021]
Engineering
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- #3
- #86
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- Robotics
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
[Published 06 June, 2020]
See all 34 university rankings of The University of Sheffield
About The University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is a government funded research university based in Sheffield, England. The university’s vision is to change the world for the better through the power and application of ideas and knowledge. This university does not have campuses, but instead approximately 430 buildings that are located quite close to each other in Sheffield’s metropolitan city centre.
Student composition of The University of Sheffield
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 18965
- postgraduates:
- 9160
- Total:
- 28125
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Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence MEng (Hons) | The University of York | 70% | 0% | 1% | £9250 | £24000 | 146 | York | On campus Full-time | |
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Ranking publishers
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 20 October, 2021
Urap
- Published:
- 06 June, 2020