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University degree

Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence

Coventry University
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 45% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

Computer science with artificial intelligence sits at the centre of one of the most significant technological shifts in recent history. Artificial intelligence is no longer a research curiosity; it shapes search engines, medical diagnostics, financial systems, autonomous vehicles, and the tools that millions of people use every day. Understanding how intelligent systems are designed, trained, and deployed, and having the programming and systems knowledge to build and reason about them rigorously, is one of the most sought-after combinations of skills in the contemporary technology industry.

At Coventry you will develop a thorough foundation in computer science alongside specialised training in AI and its associated fields. You will study programming, data structures and algorithms, software engineering, computer systems, and databases alongside machine learning, neural networks, computer vision, natural language processing, and data science. Security and software development threads run through the programme, ensuring that you graduate with a range of practical skills that employers value.

The three-year full-time programme includes a sandwich placement year and a year abroad, giving you substantial professional experience in a technology organisation and the chance to develop an international perspective on the computing industry.

Graduates go on to roles in software development, AI and machine learning engineering, data science, cybersecurity, systems architecture, research, and technology consulting. The breadth of the programme means graduates are employable across almost every sector that depends on software, from finance and healthcare to gaming, retail, and government. Those who want to deepen their specialism can continue to postgraduate study or research in AI, machine learning, data science, or computer science.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
48-63 pts25%
80-95 pts15%
96-111 pts25%
112-127 pts15%
128-143 pts10%
144-159 pts15%
How they qualified
85% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels85%
other higher education10%
no formal qualifications5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
76%
In work or further study after
55%
Continue past first year
84%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
Β£28,500
3 years on
Β£36,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Process, plant and machine operatives6%
Information Technology ProfessionalsHighly skilled46%
Sales occupations5%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Customer service occupations5%
Elementary occupations5%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Engineering professionalsHighly skilled10%
What students say National Student Survey
84%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching90%
Assessment & feedback84%
Academic support80%
Well organised86%
Learning resources82%
Student community83%
In students' own words
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A great decision
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city β€” good transport links make i…
Third year Β· Full-time
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Highly recommend
The course has exceeded my expectations. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city β€” local cost …
Third year Β· Full-time
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Careermash Β· real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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