Program Overview

Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (with Foundation Year), BSc (Hons)

Attendance

Full-time

Campus

Preston Campus

Start

September 2025

Duration

4 years

UCAS Code

AI11

Delivery

In-person

Overview

Delve into an exciting world of artificial intelligence and data science and develop new skills in a rapidly advancing sector.

Why Study with Us

• This course helps you to develop essential computing and mathematics skills and explores a wide range of modern applications of IT.
• You’ll use specialist software to develop your networking and security skills, supported by lessons in purpose-built laboratories.
• You’ll develop the technical skills, academic skills, and confidence required for honours-level study.

What You'll Do

• Gain transferable skills through a practical approach to artificial intelligence and data science underpinned by academic theory.
• Study in excellent facilities and will be taught by industry-active staff.
• Explore a wide-range of technical topics and develop your academic and problem-solving skills.

Modules

Foundation Year

Compulsory Modules

• Introduction to Software Development
• Investigating IT
• Problem-solving for Computing
• Study Skills 1 - Learning How to Learn
• Study Skills 2 - Developing Academic Skills
• Foundation Mathematics

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Facilities

• The Library (Preston Campus)
• Student Centre
• The Imaginarium
• Engineering Innovation Centre
• Games Development Laboratory
• High Throughput Computing Cluster
• Social spaces
• Lecture theatres

Future Careers

• Machine learning engineer
• Data analyst
• Business intelligence analyst

Entry Requirements

• UCAS: 64 points at A2
• BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP
• BTEC Diploma: MM
• Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 72 points from Higher Level subjects
• T Level: P (D or E )
• IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
• GCSEs: 5 at C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

Fees and Funding

• UK: £9,535 for the first year
• International: £17,250 for the first year

Additional Costs

As part of your course there may be additional costs to consider that are not included in your tuition fees. Most of these will be optional, but some courses have essential additional costs.

Scholarships and Bursaries

We offer many scholarships, bursaries and funds to support you during your studies. Select your country or region to see if you are eligible and how to apply.

• Care Leaver Bursary
• Estranged student support
• Dependants Bursary
• Foundation Year Bursary

School

This course is delivered by the School of Engineering and Computing.