BSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence

This BSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence course at Birmingham City University is designed to train computer scientists for roles such as computer programmer, software developer, website designer, and AI and machine learning engineer. The course is backed by commercial and industrial content and partners. 

Students will learn key concepts like computer programming, algorithms, data structures, computer systems, website development, and basic AI in their first year. The second year builds on this with advanced topics, including cybersecurity, software design, object-oriented programming, backend web services development, database engineering, AI, machine learning, and how to deploy software with machine learning operations. The final year covers new techniques in modern computing, such as deep neural networks, modern data storage, cloud computing, and understanding human language. 

You will also complete an individual project to show off your technical skills and readiness for employment. You will be assessed through various methods, including seminars, coursework, presentations, interactive computer-based assessments, formal exams, and project work. The criteria for assessment are published at a general course level to guide you on individual assignments. All formal exams are marked anonymously.

All computing courses are based in STEAMhouse, a £70 million building. The course offers an optional placement year to give you work experience and improve your skills.

Birmingham City University (BCU) is a large university located in Birmingham city centre, with over 31,000 students from more than 100 countries. The university focuses on hands-on learning and offers a wide range of up-to-date courses with chances to study abroad at every level. BCU aims to be a leading university in the Midlands, helping to transform the region and boost the local economy by encouraging innovation, business, and skills. 

BCU has invested £70 million in STEAMHouse, a centre for technology, innovation, creative thinking, prototyping, and business development. The university also has industry-standard facilities, including Cisco Systems and the Microsoft Academy Centre.

To apply for this course, you need to write a personal statement. In this statement, please explain your reasons for wanting to study BSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence. Also, include any important details about your previous education. You will also need to provide a reference letter from a teacher or an employer. If you have any relevant work experience, you can also include your CV with your application.

Grade Requirements:

• For students starting in the year 2025, the standard entry requirement is 112 UCAS points. You can achieve these points through different qualifications, such as A Levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma (at MPP grade), a BTEC Diploma (at MM grade), T Levels, or the International Baccalaureate. The university also considers other qualifications from around the world that are seen as equal to A Levels.

English Proficiency:

• If English is not your first language, you will need to show that you have a good understanding of English. Usually, this means getting an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS test, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each section of the test. The university also accepts similar scores from other English language tests, such as PTE or TOEFL.

For students coming from outside the UK, the yearly cost to study the BSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence at Birmingham City University for the 2025/26 academic year is £17,690.

Birmingham City University offers financial help to students from the UK and other countries who are starting their first degree. If you are an international student beginning your studies in September 2025, you might be eligible for a scholarship of up to £2,000. 

This money will reduce the amount you need to pay for your first year of study. Generally, this scholarship is awarded to students who have a strong academic record in their previous studies.

Graduates of the BSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence programme have many job opportunities in software development, AI, and data science. You could work as;

• Software Developer
• Computer Scientist
• Machine Learning Engineer/Scientist
• AI Engineer/Developer
• Data Scientist/Engineer
• Backend Developer

You can apply for the BSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence at Birmingham City University in a few ways: through UCAS, directly to the university, or by using AHZ Consultants. If you would like help with your application, you can talk to our trained advisors. They can offer advice on how to make your application strong and ensure it meets the course requirements.