BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence at Newcastle University

Programme overview

AI is everywhere. Take your place among the trailblazing scientists who develop it on our Artificial Intelligence BSc. It’s reshaping tech and transport, finance and farming.

What you will study

You’ll learn about programming, software development, mathematics, statistics and data. You’ll study topics like machine learning, generative AI, language technology and intelligent decision-making systems, as well as how we can develop responsible and trustworthy AI systems. Compulsory modules include: Introduction to Data Science and AI, Software and Environments I, Mathematical Techniques and Computation, Software and Environments II, Probability and Statistical Reasoning, Discrete Mathematics and Linear Algebra, Data Modelling and Learning, Data Engineering and Visualisation, Design and Deployment of AI, Machine Learning and Deep Learning, Industry Practice of Data Science and AI, Natural Language Processing and Generative Models, Responsible and Trustworthy Data and AI, Vision and Cyber-Physical AI.

Career pathways

If you find that research is your calling, the course will prepare you for further study in more specialist areas of AI, such as natural language processing, agentic AI, generative AI, robotics, security, deep learning optimisation, computer vision, and lots more. Graduate roles and employers include: data scientist; AI engineer; machine learning engineer; data analyst; analytics consultant; software developer; business intelligence analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: AAB including grade A in Mathematics OR ABB including grade A in Mathematics AND one A level from: Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Geography, History, Physics and Modern/Classical Languages or grade 2 in any STEP paper. We do not accept General Studies and Critical Thinking as one of the three A level grades. Equivalent grades will be considered on a case-by-case basis. IB: 34 points with Mathematics Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level grade 6. If not studying full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level including Mathematics Analysis and Approaches at Grade 6 and completion of a national high school diploma. BTEC: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. Candidates will be considered on an individual basis. Scottish Highers: AAABB (combination of Highers and Advanced Highers) with AB at Advanced Higher level and including Mathematics at Advanced Higher grade A. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. If your qualifications do not fully meet the subject requirements for this course, you may be asked to complete a mathematics test as an opportunity to demonstrate the required knowledge for this course. The academic selector will assess if a test is required. If a test is needed, passing it will form part of the conditions of your offer. There is no cost to the exam and the exam is taken online.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 31,500 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/g407/#how-to-apply

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