Foundation year
The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from Coventry University campus.
This course covers professional and academic skills and will introduce you to the fundamentals of hardware, workshop, software and the internet. You will also be supported in developing a range of transferable skills in areas including research, project and laboratory skills, academic writing and communication.
Degree
Be at the forefront of the technology revolution with skills that cover programming, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data science, security and software development.
If you are an aspiring computer scientist and artificial intelligence (AI) enthusiast looking at developing skills in programming, software engineering, cyber security, AI and data science, then this course could be the right fit.
Key course content
Explore how to apply AI, machine learning and generative AI in the design of secure, ethical software systems.
Develop in-demand technical and professional skills through real-world projects and collaborative learning.
Prepare for a global tech career with the chance to apply for international study options, industry placement opportunities and tailored career support.
Why you should study this course
Develop AI and computing skills: gain expertise in programming (Python, C++), machine learning, generative AI, data science and cyber security through hands-on, industry-relevant projects.
Real-world experience: work on live briefs, team projects and a final-year AI project to build a strong portfolio. The chance to apply for an optional placement year or study abroad year could help you boost career prospects.
Industry-standard facilities and connections: access dedicated cyber security labs, high-performance computing resources and guest lectures from AI and industry professionals (subject to availability).
Strong career prospects: graduate ready for roles like AI engineer, data scientist, cyber security specialist or software developer with support from our careers team.
Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
Foundation year modules
On successfully passing your foundation year you will progress to year 1 of the degree. The common first year of the degree enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn.
Year One
This course has a common first year . The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn. If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements).
Shared Modules Common First Year
The Web and Human Centred Computing
Computer Systems
Programming and Artificial Intelligence
Programming and Software Development
Year Two
Algorithms
Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Operating Systems and Security
Artificial Intelligence Applications
Placement Year
There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.
Final Year
Programming Paradigms and Approaches
Natural Language Processing and Generative AI
Neural Networks and Deep Learning
Final Year Project
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website.
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Overall grade of Pass (D or E on the Core) in the T Level Qualification in any subject.
5 GCSEs at A-C/4-9 including Maths and English, and at least one A2 level or a BTEC equivalent qualification.
GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards.
We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start.
Contact us via our website to find out more.
Grades alone don’t tell us everything about your potential and your story. We use information from your application to assess achievements in your personal situation to support fair and equal access. For example, we consider where you live, your school, if you are a carer or a care leaver or have experienced disruption to your education.
We have different schemes that recognise this context that may result in a reduced offer by up to 24 UCAS points or equivalent.
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.
Course options| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* | |
| EU & International | £20800* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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