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Nottingham Trent University

Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) (with Foundation Year)

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom · UCAS I400

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Campus

    Clifton Campus

  • Intl. Tuition

    £17,950 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)

  • Intake

    September 2027

  • UCAS code

    I400

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Course Overview

Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) (with Foundation Year) at Nottingham Trent University in Nottingham, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Specialisation in AI and machine learning opens doors to roles as machine learning engineers, AI researchers, NLP scientists and quantitative analysts. High demand spans technology companies, autonomous vehicles, healthcare AI and financial modelling.

Student life (indicative)

Nottingham offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

35,435

Staff Ratio

19.0:1

International

16.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

71.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£26,860

First-year earnings

Placement Year

✓ Available

Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

£17,950

per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

City & Location

Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) (with Foundation Year)
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) (with Foundation Year) topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) (with Foundation Year)
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Data processing
  • Computer science
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Data analysis
  • Computer networks

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

35,435

Total students

Staff Ratio

19:1

Students per staff

International Students

16%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Cool temperate

Safety Index (indicative)

7.0/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks

Student Life & City (indicative)

Nottingham offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

  • Nottingham offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
  • A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

What Students Love

  • Vibrant nightlife & bars
  • Thriving student social scene
  • Great café culture
  • Parks & green spaces

University Stats

Total Students35,435
Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1
International Students16%
Safety Index (indicative)7.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

71%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£26,860

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✓ Available

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Specialisation in AI and machine learning opens doors to roles as machine learning engineers, AI researchers, NLP scientists and quantitative analysts. High demand spans technology companies, autonomous vehicles, healthcare AI and financial modelling.

  • Specialisation in AI and machine learning opens doors to roles as machine learning engineers, AI researchers, NLP scientists and quantitative analysts.
  • High demand spans technology companies, autonomous vehicles, healthcare AI and financial modelling.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Design
  • Law

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

£17,950

per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

MEDIUM

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£17,950per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£632/mo
Food & Groceries£240/mo
Transport£71/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,102
Annual living costs£13,224/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,395/month budget (housing $800, food $305, transport $90) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.

  • One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,395/month budget (housing $800, food $305, transport $90) covers everything comfortably.
  • A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.

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