Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Artificial intelligence is transforming homes, workplaces, and lifestyles. This course offers an in-depth exploration of the field, featuring optional modules on intelligent agents, autonomous systems, machine learning, and human-AI interaction. In the second year, students engage in a collaborative group project with industry partners such as Capital One, Experian, IBM, and UniDays, all based in Nottingham. This experience enhances CVs and builds professional networks, while an industry placement year allows application of knowledge to real-world projects, potentially leading to paid positions and job offers.The programme begins with foundational modules in AI, including search techniques, data mining, ethics, and programming languages like C, Java, and Haskell. The second year advances to topics such as AI algorithms and efficiency, with optional subjects like human-computer interaction. Year three involves a placement in AI-related fields to boost employability, and year four provides flexibility through research-linked modules tailored to individual interests. Accredited by the British Computer Society, the course offers opportunities for study abroad, scholarships, and no prior programming experience required, with graduates averaging £32,104 in salary.

In year three, you will work on a placement with a real company in the industry. This will improve your employability and give you lots of valuable skills and experience. This can be in any area of artificial intelligence that you would like to pursue as a career. In the first year, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of artificial intelligence. This will give you a broad knowledge of the field, such as AI search techniques, data mining, and ethics. You will learn the foundations of computer science. This will include modules on programming languages such as C, Java and Haskell. In your second year, you will study more advanced modules in artificial intelligence. This will build on your knowledge from the first year. You'll learn about topics such as AI techniques and algorithm efficiency. Optional modules are also available for you to study topics that you are personally interested in. These include human-computer interaction or C++ programming. Year four offers a wide range of flexibility. We offer lots of optional modules so you can choose what you study and tailor your degree to your own interests. Our modules are linked to our own research groups. This means we are able to offer a wide variety of topics.