BSc (Hons) Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

A BSc (Hons) degree taught at the Llandaff Campus that moves from core computing principles to applied artificial intelligence. Students begin with programming, computational thinking, computer systems and data analysis, then progress to intelligent systems and generative AI, finishing with an individual development project.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Technologies | Duration: 3 years full time; 4 years with a foundation year or a year-long industry placement; 5 years with both | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Analytical Tools for AI, Architectures & Operating Systems, Computational Thinking and Introduction to AI with Python. Year 2 includes Concepts in AI, Intelligent Systems Design and Object-Oriented System Design. Year 3 covers AI Architecture and Applications, AI in Multi-Agent Systems, Generative AI and LLM, and a 40-credit Development Project.

Career pathways

Roles in artificial intelligence across business and finance, robotics, and research and development in fields such as medicine and sport; an optional year-long industry placement is available, and graduates can progress to taught postgraduate study or PhD research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer for entry to Year 1: 104-112 UCAS tariff points. GCSE: five GCSEs at grade C / 4 or above including English Language (or Welsh First Language) and Mathematics (or Mathematics - Numeracy). English language (international applicants): Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements, or equivalent. A levels: minimum three A levels including grades CCC; no specific subjects required; Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as a third subject. BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM. T Level: Merit; no specific subjects required. Access to Higher Education Diploma: no specific subjects required. International Baccalaureate Diploma: 2 x H5; no specific subjects required. Irish Leaving Certificate: 2 x H2 grades; no specific subjects required (higher level subjects only, minimum grade H4). Scottish Advanced Highers: grades DD; no specific subjects required. Scottish Highers are also considered, alone or combined with Advanced Highers. A foundation year route is available for applicants who do not meet these requirements. Contextual offers are available. Mature applicants with relevant experience or prior learning are considered individually.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time home undergraduate tuition fee; may increase by any level permitted by the Welsh Government. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time international undergraduate tuition fee. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full time; 4 years with a foundation year or a year-long industry placement; 5 years with bo

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