BSc Artificial Intelligence
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence). Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can choose to complete an optional four-year route including a work placement year or study abroad.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: 96 to 112 Tariff Points Subject requirements: There are no specific subject requirements for this course.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 53 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 73%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 37%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 11%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 9%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 9%
- Elementary occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 76%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 58%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 385 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 65%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 5%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- AI Fundamentals
- Computational Thinking
- Computers & Society
- Computing Fundamentals
- Data Fundamentals
- Programming
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Software Architecture
- Computer Vision
- Computing Consultancy Project
- Data Visualization
- Digital Forensics Incident Response
- Human-Centered AI
- IT Service Management
- Mobile & Web App Development
- Data Mining and AI Methods
- Indie Games Studio
- Contemporary Issues in Computing and Digital Technologies
- Developing Digital and Professional Competence
- London Campus UG Internship
- London Campus Undergraduate Professional Practice
- London Campus UG Group Consultancy Project
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Work placement year
- Study abroad year
- Computing Project
- Computing Group Project
- Data Analytics
- Data Security and Governance
- Machine Learning
- Robotics & Automation
- Contemporary Methods of Software Development
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Artificial Intelligence at Northumbria University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £44,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £17,000 less than the UK median for Artificial intelligence.
What do graduates of BSc Artificial Intelligence at Northumbria University do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Artificial Intelligence at Northumbria University?
92% 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 at Northumbria University?
The typical offer is CA at A level. The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
Is BSc Artificial Intelligence at Northumbria 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 Artificial Intelligence at Northumbria University 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 at Northumbria University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.