BSc Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, an artificial intelligence degree focusing on computational methods, predictive modelling, and intelligent systems development. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Statistics, Project Management, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can choose to undertake an optional industry placement year, study abroad, or begin with a foundation year. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as The Computing Challenge, Machine Learning Foundations, Maths and Statistics for AI and Data Science, and Programming. In the second year, students build technical competencies with modules including The Agile Professional, Programming for Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science. The final year centers on advanced study and independent research, featuring compulsory modules like Honours Degree Project, Deep Learning, Data Visualisation, and Negotiated Specialism.
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Entry requirements
96-112 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM-DMM BTEC Diploma: DD-D*D* Pass Access Course: 96-112 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96-112 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: P (C+) - M IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade 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
- The Computing Challenge
- Ethics, Data and Professionalism
- Machine Learning Foundations
- Maths and Statistics for AI and Data Science
- Programming
- Systems Analysis and Database Design
- The Agile Professional
- Programming for Data
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Science
- Computational Maths and Simulation
- Computational Thinking
- Honours Degree Project
- Applications of AI and Data Science
- Negotiated Specialism
- Deep Learning
- Data Visualisation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Artificial Intelligence and 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 and 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 and Data Science at University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Does BSc Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at University of Lancashire 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 and Data Science at University of Lancashire?
76% of students continued into their second year, and 21% left higher education.