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Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence

BSc (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · 28/09/2026 · UndergraduateMain Site

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2026-2027
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Course summary

Develop sound theoretical and practical skills in AI, software design, development and experimentation to become an innovative computing professional.

This course is for you if you’re keen to learn about current Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, specialising in this field from the start of your degree, whilst still gaining a broad grounding in computer science. AI is becoming an ever more important part of a wide range of sectors, from medicine to marketing, so this course will help prepare you for continued demand in the job market.

You will gain a solid foundation in computer science and AI, including machine learning, with rigorous theory and practical experience. The course combines artificial intelligence with software systems design, software development, computational mathematics, and computer vision.

Tailor to your interests
In the first year, you will receive an introduction to AI and learn the basics of computer science, including mathematics and programming skills, followed by more advanced and specialised units in the following years. In the second year, you'll complete a group project with other students to design and build an interactive application.

You can specialise in a particular field through optional units and an individual project, combining your interests in a specific area of computer science and AI. You’ll regularly meet with an academic who specialises in your chosen field.

You'll have the option to switch to our BSc/MComp Computer Science course after the first year if you develop interests in other areas of computer science.
If you want a more in-depth study experience, you could consider applying for our MComp Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence course.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 28/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
H110
Institution code:
B16
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • EU
  • Wales
  • England
  • International
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland
  • Republic of Ireland

Apply by
14 January

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.

Application codes

Course code:
H110
Institution code:
B16
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - A*A*A

Typical offer: A*A*A in three A levels including A in Mathematics. Contextual offer: A*AA or A*A*B in three A levels including A in Mathematics. A level alternative offer: A*AA or A*A*B in three A levels including A in Mathematics plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D*D

D*D*D in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) plus grade A in A level Mathematics. You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your BTEC qualification. We prefer the above qualifications in Computing but we are also able to consider those in IT, alongside an A level in Mathematics. We prefer you to have studied some of the following units: Data Modelling, Software Testing, Object-oriented programming, Systems Analysis and Design. Your offer will be based on the type and level of qualifications that you are taking.

Access to HE Diploma - D: 42 credits M: 3 credits P: 0 credits

A pass in the Access to HE Diploma, with at least 42 credits achieved at Distinction and 3 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include 12 credits from Mathematics units achieved at Distinction. Our Computer Science courses are academically challenging and require solid foundations of knowledge in Mathematics. We are able to consider Access to HE Diplomas in Science, Engineering or Computing, and we are looking for you to be studying a suitable level of Mathematics to be able to succeed on our course. You will need to have studied Mathematics units worth at least 12 credits.

Scottish Advanced Higher - AA

AA in two Advanced Highers including Mathematics. We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved AAAAA in their Highers.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points

Typical offer: 36 points overall and 7, 7, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics. Standard Level in Mathematics If you are studying Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches we may be able to consider you. In this case the typical offer is 36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 or 7, 7, 5 in three Higher Level subjects plus 7 in the Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches. We do not accept Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations for this course. Contextual offer: 36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 or 7, 7, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics. If you are studying Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches we may be able to consider you. In this case the contextual offer is 36 points overall and 7, 6, 5 or 6, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects plus 7 in the Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches. We do not accept Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations for this course.

T Level - D*

D* overall with grade A* in the core component in a T Level plus grade A in A Level Mathematics. You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your T Level qualification. We are able to consider the above T Level technical qualification in Digital Production Design and Development or Digital Support Services.

GCSE requirements:
GCSE English grade C or 4. Please see our website for further selection information.

Additional entry requirements

Other
GCSE requirements GCSE English grade C or 4 (or equivalent from English language category B).

English language requirements

Category B You will normally need one of the following: IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in all components The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 62 in any element Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 193 with no less than 175 in all elements Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 193 with no less than 175 in all elements TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 24 in all 4 components If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course. If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.

Data from:
This course and 27 other computer science courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For University of Bath, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
A*A*A* Most common
  1. A*A*A*
  2. Highest grades
  3. AAA
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

34% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

This course has a required grade that may not be listed in the data. Check the entry requirements for the full qualification requirements.

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Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

72 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

84 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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.

Additional fee information

Home (UK) fees for 2026/27 have not yet been confirmed and are subject to parliamentary approval.

For information on tuition fees visit our web pages: https://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/tuition-fees/

For information about our scholarships and bursaries visit: https://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/undergraduate-scholarships-bursaries-and-other-funding/

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