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The normal admission requirement for all our computer science courses is 300-320 UCAS tariff points. Depending on the degree you have applied for, you will normally need between AAB and BBB at A-Level. The precise offer we make will depend on your course choice and individual record. We also consider applicants with other qualification which are deemed comparable. E.g Appropriate BTEC National or Higher National qualifications (300-320 UCAS tariff points) or International Baccalaureate Diploma (32-34 points) Computer Science and Software Engineering and AI and Computer Science require at least one of Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science at A-Level. GCSE or equivalent qualifications should include grade B Maths.
We accept other qualifications from the UK and Overseas. Contact ug-admissions@cs.bham.ac.uk for more information.
You will have the choice of one of the following 4 specialist degree programmes:
Computer Science related subjects may be combined with electronics, mathematics or an arts subject. Joint honours programmes include:
The first year is designed so that you can delay your decision about specialisation until the end of that year. You gain a firm foundation in the principles of algorithms, software and hardware engineering and relevant mathematics. You also learn computer programming in Java - a language widely used in business.
Computer Science with Business students will also take introductory courses in Economics, Business Organisation, Financial Analysis and International Economy.
Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science students will also learn about theories of mind, and techniques for generating intelligent behaviour. You experiment with the techniques by implementing them as computer programs, and to this end, learn a major AI programming language.
If you want to spend a year in industry then you have the option of registering for a Certificate in Industrial Studies. You are responsible for selecting a placement company, and the School together with the company will devise a programme of study linked to your industrial work. The study programme may include a basic skills element and a project element.
You can choose to take an extra year of study at a university in continental Europe. We run exchange programmes with Computer Science schools at several universities: in Germany (Darmstadt, Dresden), France (Lyon), Italy (Pisa), Sweden (Gothenburg) and Greece (Thessaloniki). These are organised as part of the EU Socrates exchange scheme. This scheme is available for the following degree programmes:
Where an applicant's qualifications are insufficient for them to be offered entry to the first year of a degree programme they may be offered entry to the Foundation Course - a one year course - progressing to the degree programme proper.
UK - From September 2006, the University will charge UK and EU domiciled undergraduate students tuition fees of £3000 a year. But you don't have to pay these fees until AFTER you have graduated and are earning at least £15,000 a year. UK-domiciled students can apply to their Local Education Authority (LEA) for a loan (from the Student Loan Company, SLC) to cover Tuition Fees. The SLC then pays your fees directly to the University on your behalf and you pay the SLC back when you have graduated and are in paid employment.
Postgraduate tuition fees are £4,000 per year for UK/European Union students.
International - Tuition Fees are £11,700 per academic year. Living expense are estimated at around £5,500 (Pounds Stirling) per year. Learn more: www.international.bham.ac.uk/fees_faq.htm.
The School of Computer Science offers scholarships and bursaries annually for both Home/EU and International students wishing to study for a degree in a Computer Science subject. Scholarships are awarded to students who have, or expect to achieve, excellent academic results.
For more information visit http://www.cs.bham.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/scholarships.php.
Applications for undergraduate programmes (BSc) are made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). For applications for 2006 onwards, UCAS will accept online applications only. For more information visit the UCAS website at www.ucas.com.
You will need our course and institution codes which are listed below:
More information on applying via UCAS can be found at http://www.ucas.co.uk/apply/applying_online.pdf
Postgraduate courses require application direct to the University of Birmingham. Contact ug-admissions@cs.bham.ac.uk for a postgraduate application pack.
Taster and Open Days take place throughout the year. These events will give you a detailed impression of the courses on offer. You will attend subject presentations and tour the facilities specific to your chosen subject. On some events there will also be the opportunity to take part in practical workshop sessions, and talk to lecturers and current students about the university, the course and student life.
For more information or to book a place please contact our Marketing and Admissions Department on 0121 415 8742 or email ug-admissions@cs.bham.ac.uk.
All School of Computer Science programmes are only available as a full-time programme with full-time attendance at the University of Birmingham. It is not possible to study our programmes by distance learning or external study.
You can learn about the campus by looking at a virtual tour produced as a project by one of our final year students. You can also download a copy of the University vrtual tour video.
