BSc Artificial Intelligence

The BSc Artificial Intelligence at Northumbria University, Newcastle, helps you understand the growing field of intelligent systems and machine learning. You will gain both technical and theoretical knowledge, as well as practical skills that can support your future career.

You will learn how to work with new technologies, such as smart chatbots that can talk like humans and big data tools that help predict health problems and save lives.

Your learning will be supported by high-quality teaching and strong research. Northumbria is ranked 12th in the UK for research in Computer Science and Informatics (REF 2021), 5th in the UK for Information Technology & Systems (Complete University Guide 2025). It also ranks 1st in the UK for Teaching Quality and Student Experience in Information Systems & Management (Times Good University Guide 2025).

Studying Artificial Intelligence at Northumbria will give you skills that are important in today’s job market and help you take part in the future of technology.

Northumbria University is a public university in Newcastle upon Tyne, in the North East of England. It started as Rutherford College in 1877 and became a university in 1992. Today, it is one of the largest universities in the UK.

The university has four main academic areas: Arts, Design and Social Sciences; Business and Law; Engineering and Environment; and Health and Life Sciences. It offers several courses for students who want to get a degree or improve their work skills.

Northumbria University partners with many businesses and concentrates on research that has practical use. It also works to protect the environment and support student well-being. A group called People and Planet recently ranked it as the top university in the North East for sustainability. Students at Northumbria learn in a welcoming and supportive environment where they can develop both academically and personally.

Grade Requirements:

• A UCAS tariff score of 112 is required to study this course. This can include a combination of acceptable qualifications such as A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

English Proficiency:

• International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent).

The tuition fee to study the BSc Artificial Intelligence at Northumbria University for the 2025/2026 academic session is £20,950. Please note that this is only for the first year of study, as subsequent fees will be increased. 

Northumbria University helps students who have strong academic skills. It offers many different money-saving options. For example, the Northumbria International Scholarship gives new undergraduate students a £3,000 discount on their tuition. This is for students starting in their first year, or those joining in their second or third year.

A BSc in Artificial Intelligence from Northumbria University, Newcastle, opens doors to career opportunities in roles such as the following:

• Artificial Intelligence Engineer
• Robotics Engineer 
• Data Scientist 
• Machine Learning Engineer
• Software Engineer 
• AI Research Scientist

Applications for this course are made through the online application link provided by the university. For more information about this process, feel free to contact our experienced counsellors at AHZ.