Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (Hons) Birmingham City University

Overview

The Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (Hons) at Birmingham City University provides a comprehensive foundation in computing while specialising in the rapidly evolving field of machine intelligence. This programme is specifically designed to address the growing demand for skilled computer scientists who can implement sophisticated software solutions and deep learning models. Students benefit from a practice-based curriculum that balances theoretical knowledge with hands-on technical expertise in state-of-the-art facilities.

Why Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (Hons) at Birmingham City University?

• Study in the £70 million STEAMhouse facility, a dedicated centre for technology, innovation, and creative prototyping.
• Benefit from strong industry links with global organisations such as Microsoft, Oracle, Apple, and the Linux Professional Institute.
• Ranked in the top 20 in the UK for student satisfaction in Computer Science according to the Complete University Guide.
• Access specialist networking and embedded systems laboratories equipped with industry-standard Cisco hardware.
• Gain professional recognition through a curriculum supported by the British Computer Society and the Higher Education Academy.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18570 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to build fundamental skills before moving into complex specialisations. Modules may include:

• Computer Systems
• Website Design and Development
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Innovation Project
• Computer Programming
• Artificial Intelligence
• Object Oriented Programming
• Cyber Security
• Software Design

Final year students undertake an Individual Honours Project alongside advanced topics such as Deep Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, and Cloud Computing to demonstrate their technical mastery.

Careers with Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (Hons)

Graduates are equipped for a diverse range of roles across the technology sector, focusing on both general software engineering and specialised AI applications. Potential career paths include:

• Software Developer or Engineer
• Machine Learning Engineer
• Data Scientist
• Artificial Intelligence Developer
• Web Developer
• Computer Programmer
• Data Engineer
• Machine Learning Operations Engineer
• Systems Analyst

The university provides extensive support for securing a professional placement year, which allows students to gain invaluable workplace experience with major employers like Jaguar Land Rover, significantly enhancing their graduate employability.