BSc Artificial Intelligence in Criminology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) and Sociology. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes a final-year Individual Project in Applied AI and a Team Project on Contemporary Issues in AI. Students have access to work placement connections with employers including HM Prison Service, Youth Justice Board, Rolls-Royce and Toyota.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 112 A level: BBC T Level: Merit. T Level in Science required. BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: A minimum of Distinction: 15 credits, Merit: 24 credits, Pass: 6 credits. English language: N/A
What students say
Based on about 53 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 135 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 14%
What graduates do next
Based on about 32 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 195 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 58%
- West Midlands: 18%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 4%
- South East: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 87%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 9%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional Practice
- Logic and Discrete Mathematics
- Programming
- Ethics and Artificial Intelligence
- Digital Skills for Artificial Intelligence
- The Criminal Justice System
- Crime, Justice and Society
- Data Science and Modelling Fundamentals
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Research Methods in Artificial Intelligence
- Team Project on Contemporary Issues in AI
- Policing and Society
- Themes in Forensic Psychology
- Victimology
- Penology: Punishment and Rehabilitation
- Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
- Individual Project in Applied AI
- Criminal Intelligence Analysis
- Cybercrime
- Murder: Dynamics, Pathologies and Investigation
- Populism, Extremism & Violence
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Artificial Intelligence in Criminology at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,500. The £24,000 median after five years is £24,500 less than the UK median for Artificial intelligence.
What do graduates of BSc Artificial Intelligence in Criminology at University of Derby do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Artificial Intelligence in Criminology at University of Derby?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Artificial Intelligence in Criminology at University of Derby?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Does BSc Artificial Intelligence in Criminology at University of Derby include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Artificial Intelligence in Criminology at University of Derby?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.