BSc Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence). Core topics include Programming and Communication & Writing. This four-year programme includes a foundation year covering software development, security fundamentals, and mathematics. Students progress onto the main degree upon completion of the foundation year.
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Entry requirements
64 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 72 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (D or E ) IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
What students say
Based on about 94 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 265 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 76%
- Gained a higher qualification: 3%
- Left higher education: 21%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 235 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 79%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 240 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 12%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Software Development
- Investigating IT
- Problem-solving for Computing
- Study Skills 1 - Learning How to Learn
- Study Skills 2 - Developing Academic Skills
- Foundation Mathematics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Artificial Intelligence & Data Science at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £39,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £20,500 less than the UK median for Artificial intelligence.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Artificial Intelligence & Data Science at University of Lancashire?
80% 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 & Data Science at University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Artificial Intelligence & Data Science at University of Lancashire?
76% of students continued into their second year, and 21% left higher education.