Studying Artificial intelligence in University

So I've recently been interested in studying AI in university but I dont take computer science as one of my A levels. It's not required as an a level for the course as I already do maths however I was wondering how much computer science should I know before going into this field. Will they expect me to know some sort of programming and coding? And if I dont will that effect my chances of being accepted? How much of AI is computer science anyways? Anyone who's talent ai in uni can you tell me what the course is like or ur experience? I'm just worried that because I dont know much computer science and people who apply to this course probably will have computer science as well and my be a disadvantage for me.
Thank you

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McGinger

You don't need an A level in Comp Sci to study it at Uni - but you do need strong Maths skills.
Check the entry requirements on the relevant course pages on a range of different Uni websites.
Useful info on AI degrees - https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/subject-guide/artificial-intelligence

Yes, you will need to write a convincing Personal Statement showing that you have an academic interest in this area, and so some background reading and doing some Moocs (short free online courses) over the summer would be sensible so you have relavant examples of that interest to discuss. Examples
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/artificial-intelligence-fact-fiction
https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-to-ai
https://www.coursera.org/projects/rock-paper-scissors
https://www.coursera.org/learn/machine-learning-duke