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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: GG47

Artificial Intelligence & Computer Science

The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£38,900Per Year (Intl)
£34,000Avg. Graduate Salary
79%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence & Computer Science provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Artificial intelligence (AI) is the construction of artificial systems that have intelligent behaviour. There are two main motivations for research. One is to understand natural intelligence through the use of computer models. International tuition fees are £38,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 79% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Is this degree for me?
Second year entry is not available.
Programme benefits
UCAS Code:GG47
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*A*A* - AAB

A*A*A* - AAB. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at A. Your Mathematics qualifications must have been achieved no more than two academic years prior to entry. GCSEs: English at C or 4.

International Baccalaureate

43 - 34 points

from 43 points with 777 at HL to 34 points with 665 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 6. Your Mathematics qualifications must have been achieved no more than two academic years prior to entry. SL: English at 5.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£38,900

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£155,600

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — The University of Edinburgh

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£34,000£40,000
3 years£26,500£33,500£41,500
5 years£37,000£47,000£67,000

UK subject average: £34,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£34,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 38% above UK average salary
This course
£47,000
UK average
£34,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £13,500 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: CAH11-01-05). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
95%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
79%
Learning opportunities
79%
Assessment and feedback
58%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
65%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
74%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About The University of Edinburgh

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