Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons) at Northumbria University

Programme overview

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays an ever-increasing role in helping individuals and organisations deal with new and exciting developments affecting today’s society, our BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence course immerses you in an exciting, innovative environment where you will develop your theoretical and technical knowledge and skills which will be directly relatable to your future career. You will discover, learn, and master technology that is going to change our relationship with computers forever.

Faculty: School of Computer Science | Duration: 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad | Study mode: full-time (optional placement/sandwich year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: AI Fundamentals, Computational Thinking, Computers & Society, Computing Fundamentals, Data Fundamentals, Programming; Year 2 core modules: Algorithms and Data Structures, Human-Centered AI, Data Mining and AI Methods; Year 4 core modules: Computing Project, Computing Group Project, Data Security and Governance, Machine Learning. Optional modules include Software Architecture, Computer Vision, Computing Consultancy Project, Data Visualization, Digital Forensics Incident Response, IT Service Management.

Career pathways

Currently, the demand for graduates with AI skills is high. For example, the UK Government recently set up an Office for AI because there is so much demand for its application in society and business.This means that - when you graduate from your BSc in Artificial Intelligence; you will be in high demand from employers and, by studying here, at Northumbria, you will be ready for a cutting-edge career and work on the technology that is destined to change computing forever.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard Offer 112 UCAS Tariff Points. From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. Contextual Admissions 96 UCAS Tariff points. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths, Statistics, or Physics and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or equivalents. International Qualifications: English Language Requirements: International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*). UCAS code: G407.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; later years may rise in line with the fee cap. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,500 a year (2027/28). International tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; fees apply to every year of study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Apply through the official page: https://sits.northumbria.ac.uk/live/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=UUSARI1&code2=0006

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