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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: 1227

Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence with a Foundation Year

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England
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4 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
78%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Birmingham City University, the BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence with a Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence with Foundation Year course is aimed at developing strong computing skills in artificial intelligence. The development of core skills in this domain tops the list of grand challenges facing British industry, which features in the government’s industrial strategy. The course is aimed at producing computer scientists for roles such as computer programmer, software developer, website designer, and artificial intelligence and machine learning engineer. International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Mathematics
Introduction to Computer Science
Fundamentals of Programming
Data Structures and Algorithms
Software Engineering Principles
Database Design and Implementation
Machine Learning Fundamentals
Artificial Intelligence and Neural Networks
UCAS Code:1227
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CDD

A Level: 80 UCAS tariff points / CDD (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered

International Baccalaureate

24 points

Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall

UCAS Points80

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,570

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£74,280

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham City University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,500£29,000£34,000
3 years£18,000£23,500£29,500
5 years£22,500£28,000£38,000

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 27% below UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

90%Working
10%Work & Study
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
78%
Learning opportunities
77%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
78%
Organisation and management
79%
Learning resources
84%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
82%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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BCU Travel Pass Scheme

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£750scholarship value
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Birmingham City University · Undergraduate

£2,000scholarship value
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BCU Accelerate Scholarship

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£1,000scholarship value
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  • For undergraduate study
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About Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University offers Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence with a Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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