Artificial Intelligence and Data Science BSc (Hons)
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
Artificial intelligence and data science have a pivotal role in driving a new era of innovation in many fields. This includes computer science, public health, manufacturing, transportation, and many other areas. The BSc Artificial Intelligence and Data Science course at the University of Northampton equips students with degree-level research, design, and programming skills.
Graduates in artificial intelligence and data science can then apply these concepts and techniques in the context of real-world industrial and business scenarios. Using a state-of-the-art AI lab, students develop and deploy applied AI solutions individually and as part of a team. For Career after 15 months for Computer Science and Information Systems Guardian data taken from the 2026 Computer Science and Information Systems subject table filtered by Career after 15 months.
As a member of Amazon Web Services Academy, this Data Science and AI degree includes AWS accredited cloud computing courses to prepare students for industry-recognised certifications and the most in-demand careers in the cloud industry.
Key highlights
- Develop and deploy applied AI solutions in a state-of-the-art AI lab
- Includes AWS accredited cloud computing courses via AWS Academy membership
- Prepares students for industry-recognised cloud certifications
- Builds degree-level research, design and programming skills
- Apply AI and data techniques to real-world industrial and business scenarios
- Work on AI projects individually and as part of a team
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — …offer for the BSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence degree is: BBC at A-Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level Applicants will be expected to have achieved GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent) at g…
- BTEC: DMM — …Science and Artificial Intelligence degree is: BBC at A-Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level Applicants will be expected to have achieved GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above.
- T-level: Merit — …degree is: BBC at A-Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level Applicants will be expected to have achieved GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above.
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics
Scholarships
ICAEW Foundation Bursary
Three annual payments of £4,000
Up to £12,000John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship
Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.
Up to £2,000Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship
This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.
Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary
£500 per year of study
Up to £1,500TD Lewis Scholarship
The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.
Up to £100The Chancellor's Fund
Up to £50The University of Northampton International Scholarship
The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.
Wilson Endowment Scholarship
Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- AI Developer
- Data Analyst
- Cloud Engineer
- Software Developer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,000 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 Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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