BSc AI and Data Science
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Creative Computing, combining programming with data analysis and artificial intelligence. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course is available with a foundation year or a four-year route including an industry placement, and culminates in an individual Final Year Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: Pass the IB Diploma with minimum 30 points overall or 120 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in at least one of IT, Computing, Mathematics or a science subject. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics
What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 37%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 6%
- Elementary occupations: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 445 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 70%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 3%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Data Science Fundamentals
- Team Project
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
- AI Fundamentals
- Computational Thinking and Coding
- Applied Statistics
- Applied AI
- Data Engineering
- AI and Society
- Advanced AI Models and Applications
- AI Transformation and Impact
- Final Year Project
- Rapid Applied Problem Solving
- Mobile UX Development
- Sustainable Computing
- Applied Cryptography
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc AI and Data Science at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £45,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £17,500 less than the UK median for Artificial intelligence.
What do graduates of BSc AI and Data Science at Manchester Metropolitan University do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc AI and Data Science at Manchester Metropolitan University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc AI and Data Science at Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Is BSc AI and Data Science at Manchester Metropolitan University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BSc AI and Data Science at Manchester Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc AI and Data Science at Manchester Metropolitan University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.