BSc Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Systems Design, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, and includes an individual final-year research project. An optional paid placement year or study abroad is available.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC-BBB IB: We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 165 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 89%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computer Systems Architecture and Networks
- Differential Calculus
- Foundations of Computer Science
- Professional Practice 1
- Programming 1
- Programming 2
- Applied Machine Learning
- Database Systems
- Foundations of Robotics & Artificial Intelligence
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Knowledge Representation and Reasoning
- Professional Practice II
- Autonomous Secure Systems and Smart Devices
- Big Data
- Intelligent Systems
- Research and Development Project
- Secure Complex Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence at Edge Hill University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £36,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence at Edge Hill University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence at Edge Hill University?
71% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence at Edge Hill University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence at Edge Hill University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BSc Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence at Edge Hill University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence at Edge Hill University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.