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Artificial intelligence is transforming our daily lives, workplaces, and living spaces. Our program offers specialized study areas including intelligent agents, autonomous systems, machine learning, and human-AI interaction. In your second year, you'll collaborate on a team project focused on developing tomorrow's computing solutions, often partnering with leading companies like Capital One, Experian, IBM, and UniDays - all with Nottingham-based operations. This hands-on experience enhances your resume while building valuable professional connections. The optional industry year allows you to implement classroom knowledge in real-world settings, with potential paid positions that could result in pre-graduation job offers. Our faculty includes renowned educators featured in the Computerphile YouTube series, bringing that same engaging teaching approach to Nottingham. As a cornerstone of the fourth industrial revolution, AI powers everything from smart homes to corporate efficiency. Our alumni are shaping computer science's future in diverse roles including: Mobile App Developer, Data Specialist, Game Designer, and Software Engineer. For research-oriented students, we offer pathways to advanced degrees (Masters/PhD). Graduates have launched careers at organizations like BT, Capital One, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Experian, Games Workshop, UK Ministry of Defence, and Sky. Career Development: A Nottingham degree equips you with transferable skills for any professional path. Our dedicated Careers and Employability Service supports your journey through skill-building workshops, application guidance, internship opportunities, and exclusive employer networking events.
A level
A*AA/AAA
Required subjects
GCSE Maths at grade B (5) and GCSE English at grade C (4).
 
The following qualifications can be accepted in lieu of GCSE mathematics grade 5 (B): IB Mathematics Analysis and Approaches grade 4 at Higher or Standard Level, IB Mathematics Applications and Interpretation grade 4 at Higher or Standard Level or AQA Core Maths grade C.
 
Excluded subjects
General Studies, Thinking Skills, Global Perspectives and Research, Critical Thinking. A Level ICT or IT do not qualify for the lower offer.
 
IB score
36 Points overall or 766 in 3 HL certificates / 34 points overall or 666 in 3 HL certificates if studying HL Computer Science
IB requirements
IF TAKEN - 6 in HL Computer Science
 
Additional entry requirements
A*AA (AAA if you have an A in computer science/computing)
RQF BTEC Nationals
 
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma D*DD
 
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma and 1 A level DD + A* or D*D + A in A level Computer Science
 
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate and 2 A level D + A*A or D + AA including A level Computer Science
 
Access to HE Diploma
 
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 42 Level 3 graded credits at Distinction and 3 Level 3 graded at Merit 
 
GCSE English 
 
GCSE English grade 4/C
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each element) 
TOEFL (iBT): 90 (minimum 19 in writing and listening, 20 in reading and 22 in speaking)