University of Derby

Artificial Intelligence in Psychology

University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom

Course overview

Study intelligent behaviour in both machines and in human beings Consider simple and complex AI alongside a broad range of theories of human behaviour Develop a wide skillset that is able to understand the ethical and societal dimension of bringing in new technologies that are bound to have a profound impact on everyone

Key highlights

  • Study intelligent behaviour in both machines and human beings
  • Explore simple and complex AI alongside theories of human behaviour
  • Examine the ethical and societal impact of new technologies

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit.
  • A-level: BBC — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit.
  • T-level: Merit — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit.
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: A minimum of Distinction: 15 credits, Merit: 24 credits, Pass: 6 credits.
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English

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

  • AI ethics consultant
  • User experience researcher
  • Data analyst
  • Human factors specialist
  • Research assistant in cognitive science

Cost of study

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

Admission

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