Artificial Intelligence BSc/MSci
This degree provides a comprehensive grounding in Artificial Intelligence and its core sub-disciplines. The programme is designed to build both theoretical understanding and practical skills with multiple pathway options to tailor your experience.
Our School of Computing Science is a hub for cutting-edge AI research, with active groups in machine learning, data science, and robotics. As a member of The Alan Turing Institute, it contributes to national-level innovation in AI. Research spans advanced areas such as natural language processing, neural networks, computer vision, and autonomous systems.
This programme is a holistic and forward-thinking degree that blends deep theoretical knowledge with real-world application. There is strong focus on foundational mathematics, statistics, and core AI principles. The programme will empower you to innovate and lead transformative change in technology.
You will be encouraged to explore cross-disciplinary applications in health and finance, building a well-rounded skill set that is both adaptable and impactful.
Choosing Glasgow means joining a university that not only equips you with advanced AI expertise but also nurtures a mindset ready to tackle the societal and technological challenges of the future.
- September start
- Session dates
- Artificial Intelligence BSc: H763 4 year degree
- Artificial Intelligence [UCAS code coming soon] MSci: 5 year degree
Programme structure
Year 1
There are 3 pathways available to students in Level 1 depending on your prior level of knowledge in programming languages.
Students are able to take 30/40 credits (depending on pathway) of Level 1 courses from the course catalogue.
Year 2
Following the pathways in Level 1 there are 2 pathways available to students in Level 2.
Students choose 40 credits from elective course list - available courses change from year to year depending on expertise availability.
Year 3
Students choose 40 credits from elective course list - available courses change from year to year depending on expertise availability.
Year 4
Students choose courses from the current Level H and M Electives listed in the course catalogue, subject to meeting any requisites.
Year 5 (MSci only)
Students take courses from the current Level H and M Electives listed in the course catalogue, subject to meeting any requisites.
Course details
Year 1
Pathway 1
- Computing Science 1P (Standard Route)
- Computing Science 1F - Computing Fundamentals
- Computing Science - 1S Systems
- Mathematics 1
Pathway 2
- Computing Science - 1CT Introduction to Computational Thinking
- Computing Science 1PX (Alternate Route)
- Computing Science - 1S Systems
- Mathematics 1
Pathway 3
- Computing Science - 1CT Introduction to Computational Thinking
- Computing Science 1F - Computing Fundamentals
- Computing Science 1PX (Alternate Route)
- Computing Science - 1S Systems
- Mathematics 1
Optional Courses
Students are able to take 30/40 credits (depending on pathway) of Level 1 courses from the course catalogue.
Year 2
Core courses
Following the pathways in Level 1 there are 2 pathways available to students in Level 2. Students who chose Pathway 1 and 3 in Level 1 will go on to Pathway 1. Students who chose Pathway 2 in Level 1 will go on to Pathway 2.
Pathway 1
- Artificial Intelligence 2X: Mathematics for Machine Learning
- Artificial Intelligence 2Y: Knowledge Representation and Decision Making
- Algorithmic Foundations 2
- Algorithms & Data Structures 2
Pathway 2
- Artificial Intelligence 2X: Mathematics for Machine Learning
- Artificial Intelligence 2Y: Knowledge Representation and Decision Making
- Algorithmic Foundations 2
- Algorithms & Data Structures 2
- [[[COMPSCI2006]]]
Optional courses
Students are able to take 30/40 credits (depending on pathway) of Level 1 courses from the course catalogue.
Year 3
Core courses
- Artificial Intelligence 3Y: Machine Learning (H)
- Artificial Intelligence 3Z: Deep Learning (H)
- Artificial Intelligence 3G: Group Project (H)
Optional courses
Students choose 40 credits from elective course list - available courses change from year to year depending on expertise availability.
Year 4
Core courses (BSc)
Core courses (MSci)
Optional courses
Students choose courses from the current Level H and M Electives listed in the course catalogue, subject to meeting any requisites.
Year 5 (MSci only)
Core courses
Optional Courses
Students take courses from the current Level H and M Electives listed in the course catalogue, subject to meeting any requisites.
Programme alteration or discontinuation
The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised. In exceptional
circumstances, however, the University may withdraw or alter a programme. For more information,
please see: Student contract.
Entry requirements
for entry in 2026
Summary of entry requirements for Artificial Intelligence
SQA Higher entry requirements
- AAABB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
- Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
- Typically offers will be made at AAAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
- Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics at A (AH recommended) and Computing (if Higher Mathematics A grade is not achieved in S5).
SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
- MD20: ABBB (also other target groups*)
- MD40: AABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration)
- Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics at A (AH recommended) and Computing (if Higher Mathematics A grade is not achieved in S5). Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
* See Access Glasgow for eligibility.
A-level standard entry requirements
- AAA – AAB
- Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics.
IB standard entry requirements
- 38 (6,6,6)
- Additional requirements: HL6 Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches).
Admissions guidance
English language
For applicants from non-English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Government, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
English language requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online (not General Training)
- 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0
- IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted
- Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
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Common equivalent English language qualifications for entry to this programme
TOEFL (ibt, mybest or athome)
- 90 overall with Reading 20; Listening 19; Speaking 19; Writing 21
- Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements, this includes TOEFL mybest.
Pearsons PTE Academic
- 59 with minimum 59 in all subtests
- Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)
- 176 overall, no subtest less than 169
- Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
Oxford English Test
- 7 overall with no subtest less than 6
- Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
LanguageCert Academic SELT
- 70 overall with no subtest less than 60
- Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
Password Skills Plus
- 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
- Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
Trinity College Tests
- Integrated Skills in English II & III & IV: ISEII Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests
- Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses
- Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
School Qualifications
- IGCSE English First Language, grade C
- IGCSE English Second Language, grade A
- A Level English, grade C
- International Baccalaureate English A SL5 or HL5
- International Baccalaureate English B SL6 or HL5
- SQA National 5 English or ESOL, grade B
- SQA Higher English or ESOL, grade C
International School Qualifications
- Brunei: O-Level English Language 1120 grade B and above
- Denmark: Studentereksamen English at 7
- European Baccalaureate: English as Language 1 pass, if taken as Language 2 grade 7, if taken as Language 3 grade 7.5
- Finland: Ylioppilastutkinto / studentexamen English grade C or 4
- France: International Option Baccalaureate (OIB) / Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) grade 12
- Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone: West African Examination Council (WAEC) / Senior Secondary School Certificate English grade C6
- Germany: German Abitur English Grade 11
- Hong Kong: Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education, English Language grade 4
- India: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) / All India School Certificate (ISC) English at 80%
- Kenya: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) English grade B
- Netherlands: Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) grade 7
- Norway: Vitnemal English grade 4 or above
- Singapore: Cambridge International O Level English Language (1128 Singapore only) at Grace C; Singapore Integrated Programme Secondary 4 English Language at grade B
- South Africa: National Senior Certificate (NSC) / Independent Exam Board (IEB) Grade 4 (English as Home Language) OR Grade 4 (English as First Additional Language)
- Sweden: Avgangsbetyg / Fullständigt Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskolan English grade VG
- Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at English at Ordinary Level grade C
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Alternatives to English Language qualification
- Degree from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)
- students must have studied for a minimum of 2 years at Undergraduate level, or 9 months at Master's level, and must have completed their degree in that majority-English speaking country within the last 6 years.
- Undergraduate 2+2 degrees from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)
- students must have completed their final two years study in that majority-English speaking country within the last 6 years.
For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept UKVI approved Secure English Language Tests (SELT) but we do not require a specific UKVI SELT for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme.
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Pre-sessional courses
We would strongly encourage you to consider the pre-sessional courses at the University of Glasgow's English for Academic Study (EAS) Unit. Our Pre-sessional courses are the best way to bring your English up to entry level for University study. Our courses give you:
- direct entry to your University programme for successful students (no need to take IELTS)
- essential academic skills to help you study effectively at University
- flexible entry dates so you can join the right course for your level.
For more detail on our pre-sessional courses please see:
- English for Academic Study: Pre-sessional courses
We can also consider the pre-sessional courses accredited by the below BALEAP approved institutions to meet the language requirements for admission to our postgraduate taught degrees:
- Heriot Watt
- Kingston Upon Thames
- Middlesex University
- Manchester University
- Reading University
- Edinburgh University
- St Andrews University
- UCL
- Durham
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FAQs
What do I do if...
my language qualifications are below the requirements?
The University's School of Modern Languages and Cultures offers a range of Pre-sessional courses to bring you up to entry level. The course is accredited by BALEAP, the UK professional association for academic English teaching.
my language qualifications are not listed here?
Please contact External Relations
If you require a Tier 4 student visa, your qualification must be one of the secure English language tests accepted by UK Border Agency:
- UK Border Agency Tier 4 English Language requirements
- UKBA list of approved English language tests [pdf]
Visa requirements and proof of English language level
It is a visa requirement to provide information on your level of English based on an internationally recognised and secure English language test. All test reports must be no more than 2 years old. A list of these can be found on the UK Border Agency website. If you have never taken one of these tests before, you can get an initial idea of your level by using the Common European Framework self-assessment grid which gives you a level for each skill (e.g. listening B1/writing B2 etc.) However, please note that this is not a secure English language test and it is not sufficient evidence of your level of English for visa requirements.
Further information about English language: School of Modern Languages & Cultures: English for Academic Study
Career prospects
The School industry ties mean that you will be prepared to become a leader in the field whether in local and global tech companies, academia or entrepreneurial ventures.
Degrees and UCAS codes
When applying you will need to know the UCAS code for the subject or subject-combination that you wish to apply to:
BSc
MSci
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
How and when you pay tuition fees depends on where you’re from: see Tuition fees for details.
Scholarships
The University is committed to supporting students and rewarding academic excellence. That's why we've invested more than £1m in additional scholarship funding in recent years.
The scholarships above are relevant to this programme. For more funding opportunities search the scholarships database
How to apply
Full-time students must apply through the Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
SQA applicants who are eligible for our Widening Participation programmes are encouraged to participate in one or more of these programmes, including Summer School, to support your application and the transition to higher education.
International students to Arts, Engineering, Law, Nursing, Science, and Social Sciences can also apply using The Common Application: however, if applying to more than one UK university, we recommend using UCAS. Applications to Dentistry, Education, Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine must be made through UCAS.
Application deadlines
- 15 October: if including Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or also applying to Oxford or Cambridge
- 29 January: all other UK applicants (unless otherwise stated on the UCAS website)
- 30 June: international students.
We do not usually accept any applications after these deadlines.
It's your responsibility to ensure the accuracy of your application before submission. Requests to correct application content, change degree programme or change college of entry, will not be accepted after these deadlines. This policy is in place to ensure fairness and consistency to all applicants, and no exceptions will be made.
- Apply at www.ucas.com or through your school or college
- Contact UCAS on 0871 468 0468
- Apply at commonapp.org (international students to certain areas only)
ATAS: Academic Technology Approval Scheme
Please note that this programmes in this subject at Masters level require ATAS. If yours is not one of the exempt nationalities, then you will need to apply for an ATAS certificate before commencing your programme of study and applying for your visa or extension of stay.
Please apply as early as possible as the process can take a number of months to complete.
The Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) was introduced on 1 November 2007. It is used to help stop the spread of knowledge and skills that could be used in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their means of delivery. This is in common with other governments around the world.
The ATAS is designed to ensure that people who are applying to study certain sensitive subjects in the UK do not have links to WMD programmes.
- more information about the scheme and ATAS certificate (UK Government website).
How to apply for Advanced Entry
Apply for year 2 (Y2) on your UCAS application. If the specific subject is unavailable for Advanced Entry or your application for year 2 entry is unsuccessful, you will be automatically considered for year 1 entry. You do not have to submit a separate UCAS application.
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Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide [Computer Science]
Guardian University Guide [Computer Science & Information Systems]
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