University of Derby

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

University of Derby

Course overview

Be a graduate that is sought after by an industry offering attractive salaries and significant progression right from the start of your career Take advantage of our connections with employers on work placements and projects Benefit from the option to transfer to another course in our Computing portfolio after your first year Learn in a modern, flexible and inspiring environment, supported by specialist facilities

Key highlights

  • Work placements and projects through established employer connections
  • Option to transfer to another Computing course after first year
  • Specialist facilities in a modern, flexible learning environment

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 120 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 120 A Level: BBB (At least a grade B in Mathematics (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit BTEC: DDM GCSE: GCSE Maths and Englis…
  • A-level: BBB — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 120 A Level: BBB (At least a grade B in Mathematics (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit BTEC: DDM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade…
  • T-level: Merit — …Level: BBB (At least a grade B in Mathematics (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit BTEC: DDM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diplom…
  • BTEC: DDM — …least a grade B in Mathematics (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit BTEC: DDM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum

Scholarships

  • Full Payment Discount

    If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Talented Athlete Award

    Please contact the provider.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

    Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Data Scientist
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • AI Developer
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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