University of Huddersfield
Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons)
University of Huddersfield

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 100 graduates of Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons) and other courses in Computer Science at University of Huddersfield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Science.

Overall student satisfaction
70 /100
100 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Computer Science

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Computer Science 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 £29000 £23000 £27000
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £31500 £19500 - £28500 £21000 - £34500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Computer Science

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £29851 £25148 £29843
25-75 percentile range £24795 - £35800 £18856 - £32927 £21678 - £41090

Course Description

You may have heard of the ‘fourth industrial revolution’; AI is a fundamental technology that enables systems to transform our everyday lives.

Our Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc(Hons) course is designed, therefore, to equip you with the necessary skills to be at the forefront of this technological revolution.

The course has been developed to focus on practical skills underpinned by technical theory. You’ll also specialise your knowledge around various AI themes, including robotics, knowledge graphs, and deep learning.

Why Study Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?

In your first year, you’ll follow a core computing programme to give you a broad understanding of the subject, developing skills in programming and mathematics.

From your second year onwards, you’ll take several specialist AI modules, covering symbolic, sub-symbolic and statistical AI and their applications in natural language processing, speech, and image recognition. You also have the option to secure an industry placement in your third year.

Teaching you how to build intelligent systems, our course will help you gain the confidence to take the first step towards a potential career in the UK AI industry.

Research plays an important role in informing all our teaching and learning activities. Our academic staff are active in research that applies Artificial Intelligence methods to solve key societal changes in areas such as healthcare, transportation, and smart cities.

As a graduate of this course, you may consider employment in a wide range of sectors including retail, engineering, construction, environmental, finance, and electronics industries.

Ready to learn more about AI computer science? If you’re keen to pursue a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)-based career, this course could provide the foundation, helping you develop skills in relation to machine learning, software development, programming and more.

Professional Bodies

Accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT, enrolment onto this course will help you on your way to registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP) and achieving Chartered Engineer status.

Why Huddersfield?

Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Councilfor the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a CharteredEngineer.

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons) at University of Huddersfield

55% Engineering professionals
20% Administrative occupations
5% Sports and fitness occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Skilled trades occupations
0% Sales occupations
0% Information Technology Professionals
0% Process, plant and machine operatives
0% Teaching Professionals

You’ll be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions. Assessment is varied and includes primarily coursework, quizzes, in-class tests, presentations, and demonstrations. There are opportunities for group working, in addition to individual assessments. Your module specification documents will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to the modules in your course.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

from a combination of Level 3 qualifications (General Studies is not accepted).

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Entry is also possible from the Engineering Foundation Year. To progress onto this course from the Foundation Year you must pass all modules and achieve an average mark of 40% or above. In addition, GCSE English Language or Literature at grade 4 and Maths at grade 5 or above, or grade C and B respectively if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £17600 year 1
International £17600 year 1

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, 2025

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 University of Huddersfield in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Huddersfield in related subject specific rankings.

Computer Science

    • #37 
    • #49 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #44 
    • #501 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

See all 28 university rankings of University of Huddersfield

About University of Huddersfield

The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.

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Student composition of University of Huddersfield

undergraduates:
11075
postgraduates:
3010
Total:
14085
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