BSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence
About this course
BSc (Honours) in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence). Core topics include programming, systems design, embedded systems, research methods, ethics and professional practice, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. The programme is accredited by the British Computing Society. A four-year sandwich route offers a minimum 24-week industry placement, and the final year includes an independent research project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112-120 A level: BBC-BBB at A Level. BTEC: DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma. T level: Merit overall from a T level qualification.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 102 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 14%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 41%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 12%
- Elementary occupations: 9%
- Administrative occupations: 9%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 66%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 56%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 640 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 50%
- East Midlands: 18%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 5%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
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): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applied Artificial Intelligence
- Mathematics For Computer Science
- Programming For Computer Science
- Software Projects
- Advanced Programming
- Algorithms And Data Structures
- Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning 1
- Professional Software Projects
- Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional Diploma
- Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning 2
- Development Project
- Software Architecture And Design
- Contemporary Applications Of Artificial Intelligence
- Robotics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence at Sheffield Hallam University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £45,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £15,500 less than the UK median for Artificial intelligence.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence at Sheffield Hallam University do next?
81% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence at Sheffield Hallam University?
80% 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 with Artificial Intelligence at Sheffield Hallam University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence at Sheffield Hallam 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 with Artificial Intelligence at Sheffield Hallam University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence at Sheffield Hallam University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.