Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (with Foundation Year option) BSc (Hons)

Why study BSc (Hons) Data Science & Artificial Intelligence at BU?

  • Develop the versatility and personal qualities to select, use and combine a variety of machine learning tools, technologies and methods to meet the dynamic data analytical demands in a global context
  • Build and improve your applied technical skills to implement, apply and optimise machine learning algorithms such as deep learning and neural networks, as well as developing real-world industry-inspired data applications for any organisation
  • Engage in a series of practical industry-focused tasks and co-participate in a range of research projects, not only with BU staff but experts from other institutions and industries in the UK and beyond 
  • Study and practice in our state-of-art speciality labs with enterprise grade hardware and fully virtualisation ready enterprise level infrastructure
  • Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one, entering an industry with huge predicted growth in the next decade
  • You'll be qualified to work as a Data Science professional in all sectors where data analytics plays a critical role. Within 15 months of finishing the course, 91% of graduates are in employment or further study. 

Course accreditation

Following our recent UG course periodic review completed in 2022, we are currently working with BCS to accredit all new courses with a view for all courses to have backdated accreditation to the first year they started running.

BSc (Hons) Award
September Start
Full-time Study Mode
3 - 5 years Duration

Entry Requirements For This Course

For September 2026 entry: The entry requirements for this course are 104–120 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BCC–BBB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM) and T Levels (Merit).  

Foundation Year: 48 - 72 UCAS tariff points. GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4.

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