BSc Physics with Artificial Intelligence
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physics and Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence), combining physical sciences with AI-focused computing. Core topics include Programming, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Laboratory Techniques. The course can be studied over three or four years, with the fourth year offering an industry or international placement. A self-directed research project in the final year allows independent investigation of an experimental, computational, or theoretical nature.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB in three A levels including B in Maths or in Physics. IB: 655 in three Higher Levels including 5 in Maths or Physics, or 32 points including 5 in Higher Level Maths or Physics
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What students say
Based on about 72 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 260 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 78%
- Left higher education: 19%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 26 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 20%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 40%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 6%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 155 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 84%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 9%
- Other qualifications: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Gravitation, Relativity and Matter
- The Quantum World
- Radiation Physics
- Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Data Ethics
- Data Analysis and Modelling
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics with Artificial Intelligence at Keele University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £49,000. The £37,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics with Artificial Intelligence at Keele University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physics with Artificial Intelligence at Keele University?
71% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Physics with Artificial Intelligence at Keele University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physics with Artificial Intelligence at Keele University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
How many students continue on BSc Physics with Artificial Intelligence at Keele University?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 19% left higher education.