BSc Artificial Intelligence and Data Science with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence), covering the mathematical foundations of data analysis and AI. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students can take an optional placement year between years two and three. The final-year Individual Project requires an independent dissertation and the development of a practical artefact.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 72 A level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP 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: 0, Merit: 30, Pass: 15 English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
What students say
Based on about 102 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 155 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 66%
- Left higher education: 33%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 32 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 9%
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: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 175 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 48%
- West Midlands: 16%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 3%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional Practice
- Preliminary Mathematics
- Scholarship for Technologists
- Technology Project
- Introduction to Computational Mathematics
- Programming Fundamentals
- Logic and Discrete Mathematics
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- Calculus
- Programming
- Introduction to Data Science and Modelling
- Professional Work Skills
- Legal, Ethical and Sustainability Issues
- Team Project
- Linear Algebra
- Statistical Methods for Data Analysis
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Operational Research
- Statistical Modelling
- Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
- Individual Project
- Optimisation techniques
- Advanced analytics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Artificial Intelligence and Data Science with Foundation Year at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £43,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £16,500 less than the UK median for Artificial intelligence.
What do graduates of BSc Artificial Intelligence and Data Science with Foundation Year 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 and Data Science with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
82% 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 and Data Science with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
The typical offer is DDD at A level. The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
Does BSc Artificial Intelligence and Data Science with Foundation Year at University of Derby include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Artificial Intelligence and Data Science with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
66% of students continued into their second year, and 33% left higher education.