BSc Artificial Intelligence in Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence), combining psychology with artificial intelligence. Core topics include programming, data analysis, research methods, ethics and professional practice, human behaviour, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. The course includes a Professional Practice work experience module and culminates in an Individual Project in Applied AI.
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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: 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
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 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
- Logic and Discrete Mathematics
- Programming
- Ethics and Artificial Intelligence
- Digital Skills for Artificial Intelligence
- Introduction to Social and Cognitive Psychology
- Introduction to Biological and Developmental Psychology
- Data Science and Modelling Fundamentals
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Research Methods in Artificial Intelligence
- Team Project on Contemporary Issues in AI
- Cyberpsychology
- Parapsychology
- Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
- Individual Project in Applied AI
- Psychology in Education
- Clinical Applications of Psychology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Artificial Intelligence in Psychology 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 £4,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Artificial Intelligence in Psychology 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 Psychology 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 in Psychology at University of Derby?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
Does BSc Artificial Intelligence in Psychology 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 Psychology at University of Derby?
66% of students continued into their second year, and 33% left higher education.