Artificial Intelligence and Data Science BSc (Hons) at University of Northampton

Programme overview

This degree equips you with the design and programming skills to apply artificial intelligence techniques to real-world industrial and business scenarios. Graduate ready for a career in AI, data science or software development.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology | Department: Computer Science | Duration: Full Time: 3 years; Full Time Foundation: 4 years; Part Time: 4 - 6 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September | Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This data science and artificial intelligence degree will equip you with a range of knowledge and practical skills required to establish your career. They can aid many career paths, such as a machine learning software engineer, solution architect, project manager or AI research scientist. Modules include Problem Solving and Programming, Mathematics for Computer Science, Computer Systems, Computer Communications, Web Development, Software Engineering Fundamentals, Relational Databases, Cloud Computing and Big Data, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures and Algorithms, Group Project, Web Programming.

Career pathways

The BSc Artificial Intelligence and Data Science course will help you acquire a range of specialised and general computing skills. These skills will help you establish your career as a machine learning software engineer, solution architect, project manager or AI research scientist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A typical offer for the BSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence degree is: BBC at A-Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Merit at T Level Applicants will be expected to have achieved GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above. We welcome international applicants and applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications, as well as applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. English language: IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time, new students Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full Time: 3 years; Full Time Foundation: 4 years; Part Time: 4 - 6 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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