BSc Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science and Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence), merging core computing with artificial intelligence specialisms. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete an individual project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB or BBB IB: 32 points
What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started
- Continued on course: 99%
- Left higher education: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 60%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Protective service occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 34%
- South East: 55%
- South West: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- A levels: 35%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 40%
- A degree: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 6%
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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Cognitive Science: Minds, Machines and Consciousness
- Introduction to Programming
- Mathematical Concepts
- Programming Concepts
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Further Programming
- Introduction to Computer Systems
- Professional Skills
- Global Design Challenge
- Databases
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Introduction to Data Science
- Acquired Intelligence & Adaptive Behaviour
- Applied Machine Learning
- Compilers and Computer Architecture
- Neurons, Brains, Behaviour and Minds
- Philosophy of AI and Cognitive Science
- Principles of Neuronal Function
- Decision Processes in Human Cognition
- Language, Mind and Brain
- Neural Circuits
- Software Engineering
- Individual Project
- Knowledge & Reasoning
- Computational Imaging Methods
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Intelligence in Animals and Machines
- Introduction to Computer Security
- Topics in the Philosophy of AI and Cognitive Science
- Advanced Natural Language Engineering
- Current Issues in AI and Cognitive Science
- Neural Networks
- Technology-Enhanced Learning Environments
- Web 3D Applications
- Web Applications and Services
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at University of Sussex earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £39,000 after 3 years, £50,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,000 and £63,000. The £50,500 median after five years is £14,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at University of Sussex do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at University of Sussex?
77% 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 and Artificial Intelligence at University of Sussex?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 135 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at University of Sussex 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 and Artificial Intelligence at University of Sussex 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 and Artificial Intelligence at University of Sussex?
99% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.