Computer Science

Computer science with a specialisation in artificial intelligence is a degree designed for the moment when AI has moved from a research field to a technology that is reshaping the economy, healthcare, creative practice, and everyday life. It combines the rigorous foundations of computer science, including programming, algorithms, data structures, systems, and mathematics, with specialist study of the techniques and principles of AI, from machine learning and neural networks to knowledge representation, natural language processing, and computer vision. Graduates with both a sound computer science foundation and genuine AI expertise are among the most sought-after in the current technology labour market.

At Royal Holloway and Bedford New College this three-year full-time programme prepares you for a career at the forefront of technological innovation. You will develop strong programming skills alongside deep understanding of the mathematical and computational principles that underpin modern AI systems, learning to build, evaluate, and deploy intelligent systems that solve real-world problems. The course includes a sandwich placement year, a year abroad, and a work placement component, giving you substantial professional experience in the AI and technology sector before you graduate.

The typical entry tariff of 120 points reflects the technical standard expected.

You will develop computational thinking, the ability to work with large datasets, and the problem-solving skills to design and implement AI solutions across a range of domains. The combination of rigorous computer science training and specialist AI knowledge gives you both depth and flexibility in a fast-moving field.

Graduates work as AI engineers, machine learning engineers, data scientists, software engineers, research scientists, and technology consultants across technology companies, healthcare, finance, media, and the public sector. Postgraduate study in AI, machine learning, or data science is a common and rewarding next step.