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Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence

  • Master of Engineering (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Clifton Campus
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Course summary

MEng Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence combines a focus on the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI) with a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of computer science, including opportunities to specialise in a range of advanced fields of both areas. Because of this, our graduates stand out from the crowd with knowledge of recent AI advancements and the underlying technology that powers them. By having a dual focus, our students are highly regarded by employers (such as Apple, Google, Microsoft, IBM, Hewlett Packard, Arm and Cisco), have high earning potential and have wide-ranging career opportunities (discoveruni.gov.uk, 2025).

Core ideas covering both computer science and artificial intelligence are introduced in years one and two. You will learn the principles of algorithms and programming, alongside studying the core concepts, tools and methods of artificial intelligence, and the mathematics and statistics underpinning modern computer science and artificial intelligence. Additionally, you will learn how modern computer architecture is organised; the foundations of human-computer interaction; cyber security; and theoretical and data-driven computer science, allowing you to get an understanding of how these topics can affect modern AI usage.

Key components of the course include the AI software team project in year two, where you will work in a team to develop an AI application for a real-world client with help from an industrial mentor, as well as an individual AI project in your final year, co-created and supervised by a member of staff as a leading expert with opportunities to work with industrial or research partners.

The University of Bristol was the AI University of the Year (NAIA 2024) and runs the Isambard-AI supercomputer, one of the most powerful and sustainable supercomputers for AI research anywhere in the world. A concentration of high-technology industries in and around Bristol offers unparalleled opportunities, both before and after graduation, such as scholarships, summer placements, industrial seminars and exclusive employment opportunities.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Clifton Campus

Study options

  • Master of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
G406
Institution code:
B78
Campus name:
Clifton Campus
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
G406
Institution code:
B78
Campus name:
Clifton Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
A*AA

Standard offer: AAA including A in Mathematics

Contextual offer: AAB including A in Mathematics

Please visit bristol.ac.uk/contextual-offers for more information about contextual offers.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
AAAAA

Higher: AAAAA

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 30 Merit: 15

Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Science, or Computing (or similar titles) with 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit, and A in A-level Mathematics. Or Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Science, or Computing (or similar titles) with 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit, we require at least 12 Level 3 graded Maths credits at Distinction which must cover Algebra, Calculus and Trigonometry. (We may ask for Distinctions in particular units or combinations of units to satisfy subject requirements), and achieving the required level in the University of Bristol mathematics test.

Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.

Scottish Advanced Higher
AA

Advanced Higher: AA including Mathematics

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 38

Standard offer: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations).

Contextual offer: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations).

Please visit bristol.ac.uk/contextual-offers for more information about contextual offers.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales or the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.

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

D*DD in either Engineering BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, plus A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent), or any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, plus A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent). Applicants taking Engineering BTEC may be invited to take the University of Bristol mathematics test in place of A-level Mathematics

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/M2 is B, and M3 is C.

https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/2027/computer-science/meng-computer-science-with-artificial-intelligence/#entry-requirements

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. We consider a large range of contextual factors when making application decisions.

If you receive and accept an offer from the University of Bristol, and you meet the terms of your offer in full, you will be accepted.

Learn more on the University of Bristol website

International entry requirements

The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students and accepts a wide range of qualifications for undergraduate study. If you studied at a school, college or university outside the UK, please select the relevant page for further information on qualification equivalences, scholarships and details of our education representatives in your country/region. https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland & InternationalTBC

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

Fees are subject to annual review and are liable to rise each year. Home fees will be set in line with UK government policy and updated as per their guidance, while international fees increase annually in line with expected inflation rises. Visit bristol.ac.uk/ug-fees-funding for further information, including estimated fees for subsequent years and typical total costs.

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