MSci Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
About this course
MSci (Hons) in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, a computer science and computer science (artificial intelligence) degree centred on modern computational and intelligent systems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Research Methods, Project Management, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This British Computer Society-accredited degree includes an optional professional placement year and features major independent project work alongside advanced specialisation. The first year covers core foundations through Introduction to Programming and Databases, Computer Systems and Low-level Programming, Operating Systems, Networks, Security, and Foundations of Artificial Intelligence. The second year introduces Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Professional Training Preparation, Team Projects, and Software Engineering: Practices and Principles. The third year focuses on specialised topics with modules such as AI Project, Agent-Based Systems, Robotics, and Advanced Artificial Intelligence Systems, alongside optional choices like Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, Algorithm Analysis, and Cloud Computing. The final year comprises advanced study including Innovation and Technology, Managing a Project Team, Thesis Project, Group Project, and Learning Evaluation in a Specialised Subject.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including Maths or AAA including Maths and Computer Science IB: 38 (7,6,6 HL) including HL Maths or 37 (6,6,6 HL) including HL Maths and Computer Science BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D* plus two A levels at Grades A*A including Maths BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma and National Diploma not accepted for MSci but considered for BSc in combination with A level Maths Preferred BTEC: Computing, IT
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 76%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 65%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 14%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 39%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Programming and Databases
- Computer Systems and Low-level Programming
- Operating Systems, Networks, Security
- Logic for Computer Science
- Fundamentals of Software Engineering
- Mathematics for Computer Science
- Introduction to Algorithms
- Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
- Object Oriented Programming
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Professional Training Preparation
- Team Projects
- Formal Languages, Theory of Computation, and Applications
- Software Engineering: Practices and Principles
- Computer Graphics
- Mobile Application Development
- Web Systems: Security, Architecture, Development
- AI Project
- Agent-Based Systems
- Robotics
- Advanced Artificial Intelligence Systems
- Computer Vision
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
- Algorithm Analysis
- Cloud Computing
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Advanced Networking
- Distributed Systems
- Computer Animation
- Cyber Risk Management
- Human Factors and Cyber Security
- Project Management
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Planning
- Data Mining and Machine Learning
- Cryptography and Network Security
- Studies in Science and Mathematics Education
- Digital Forensics
- Applied Cryptography
- Innovation and Technology
- Managing a Project Team
- Thesis Project
- Group Project
- Learning Evaluation in a Specialised Subject
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £40,500 after 3 years, £58,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £42,000 and £79,000. The £58,500 median after five years is £22,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of MSci Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Loughborough University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Loughborough University?
76% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Loughborough University?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 148 UCAS points.
Is MSci Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Loughborough University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. 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 MSci Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Loughborough University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on MSci Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Loughborough University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.