BSc (Hons) Data Science with Artificial Intelligence at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Data Science with Artificial Intelligence provides practical AI and data science skills alongside strong mathematical, computational and applied experience, covering advanced programming, data processing and design skills relevant to developments in artificial intelligence.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics | Duration: 3 years full-time (plus optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers calculus, linear algebra, numerical techniques, programming, algorithm design, data structures and fundamental data science. Year 2 covers core concepts of artificial intelligence, data modelling, information management, operational research and professional coding practice. The final year covers machine learning, big data analytics, parallel computing, health data science, optimisation and financial modelling, with a supervised artificial intelligence project.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for data science or artificial intelligence careers in industries from healthcare and finance to environmental science and public services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 112 UCAS points. GCSE: Mathematics and English at grade C/4 or above. A levels: 112 points, preferably including a relevant technical subject such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology or Physics. BTEC: DMM, preferably in a technical subject. Access to HE Diploma: relevant subject (Computing, IT, Science, Engineering) with at least 33 Level 3 credits at Merit/Distinction. International Baccalaureate: 28 overall, preferably in a technical subject. T level: Merit to Distinction depending on the Mathematics units in the pathway. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. International applicants: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each of listening, reading, speaking and writing (University of Plymouth standard undergraduate level).

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

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Duration: 3 years

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