Artificial Intelligence and Data Science BSc (Hons) - Artificial Intelligence

Course details

Study options

Full-time:

UK fee

£9,535 per year (2025/26)

International fee

£16,900 per year (2025/26)

UCAS points

128 (September 2025 entry)

UCAS code

I202

Start date

September

Location

Derby Campus

If you do not achieve the typical entry points required, you may want to consider studying this course with foundation year.

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The best bits

Be a graduate that’s sought after by an industry offering attractive salaries and significant progression right from the start of your career
Benefit from the flexibility of having the option to transfer to another course in our Computing portfolio after your first year 
Learn from our expert academic staff who are acknowledged as leading scientists in their field
Take advantage of our connections with employers on work placements and projects
Learn in a modern, flexible and supportive environment, supported by specialist facilities
You won’t have any written exams – all assessment is through coursework

Dealing with data is one of the biggest challenges that society faces – but it also offers huge opportunities. From autonomous vehicles to medical systems, data science and AI is penetrating nearly every industry. And with the demand for AI skills and data science continuing to grow, now is the perfect time to study this area and set yourself up for a successful career.

On this degree, you’ll study the mathematical foundations of data analysis combined with the practical elements of performing that analysis and extracting useful meaning from the data. You’ll also learn the mathematical foundations of AI and how to construct AI systems and models.

Benefit from flexibility

In your second year, you’ll go on to study more specialist modules with further options to tailor your studies to an area of your interest in your final year.

Industry connections

The University has strong connections with industry. We collaborate with local and international companies on a wide range of projects, having previously worked with Rolls-Royce, JCB, Bentley Motors, Alstom, CERN, Toyota and Bloc Digital.

You have the option to take a placement year between years two and three. This will give you substantial experience in industry as well as insight into the careers available to you once you graduate. You’ll also gain confidence and improve your success and progression in jobs.

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Facilities

Our industry-standard computer labs contain cutting-edge software development tools. You’ll get to work in: 

Computer Labs - home to a full suite of specialist hardware facilities and software access
XR (cross-reality) Lab - a flexible space for visualisation and other projects, also used for mixed-course games development
CAVE Lab provides data visualisation hardware containing a 270-degree 3D projection setup allowing multiple users to experience a shared virtual environment

What you will study

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Please note that our modules are subject to change - we review the content of our courses regularly, making changes where necessary to improve your experience and graduate prospects.

How you will learn

You’ll learn in different ways, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and team working. On the Individual Project module, you’ll be encouraged to use and apply research and innovation tools and approaches in a practical context.

How you are assessed

Instead of exams, a variety of assessment methods are used. Some modules are assessed through coursework only, others by a combination of:

Coursework
Portfolios
Assignments
Case studies
Oral and graphic presentations
Collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork projects
Computer testing and examinations

Entry requirements

2025 entry

These are the typical qualification requirements for September 2025 entry.

Contextual offers may apply to students who meet certain criteria.

Requirement	What we're looking for
UCAS points	128
A Level	ABB (At least a grade B in Mathematics (or equivalent qualification))
T Level	Merit
BTEC	DDM
GCSE	GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification
Access to HE	Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6. Must include passes in compulsory Level 3 subjects

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Fees and funding

2025/26

	Full-time	Part-time
UK	£9,535 per year	N/A
International	£16,900 per year	N/A

Further information about our fees and support you may be entitled to.

How to apply

Please look at our application deadlines before you apply.

UK students

If you are in Year 13 and applying for a full-time undergraduate course (including our joint honours courses), we recommend that you apply through UCAS.

Apply through UCAS

If you are applying to study part-time, or already have your qualifications, or wish to join at Year 2 or 3, you should apply directly to the University.

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International students

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Careers

Data Science jobs are increasingly in demand across all sectors including engineering, technology, society, commerce and healthcare. You could move into roles such as:

Data Scientist
Data Analyst
Data Engineer
Data Architect
Machine Learning Engineer
Business Intelligence Engineer

Contact us

If you need any more information from us, eg on courses, accommodation, applying, car parking, fees or funding, please contact us and we will do everything we can to help you.

Additional information about your studies

Teaching hours

Like most universities, we operate extended teaching hours at the University of Derby, so contact time with your lecturers and tutors could be anytime between 9am and 9pm. Your timetable will usually be available on the website 24 hours after enrolment on to your course.

Course updates

The information provided on this page is correct at the time of publication but course content, costs and other individual course details do change from time to time and are updated as often as possible, so please do check these pages again when making your final decision to apply for a course. Any updated course details will also be confirmed to you at application, enrolment and in your offer letter.

If you are thinking about transferring onto this course (into the second year for example), you should contact the programme leader for the relevant course information as modules may vary from those shown on this page.

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

BSc (Hons)