Artificial Intelligence and Data Science with Foundation Year

University of Derby

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Computer science

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Derby, based in Derby, taught full-time over 4 years. Graduates earn £26,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is CDD.

A-Level Entry

CDD

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

80 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£26,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Including a foundation year as part of your four-year study programme will give you a head start in your academic and professional life. The foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change. If you like and enjoy mathematics then this is an exciting future focused course for you.

KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE:

EMPLOYABILITY: Be a graduate that’s sought after by an industry offering attractive salaries and significant progression right from the start of your career

WORKING WITH INDUSTRY: Take advantage of our connections with employers on work placements and projects

NO EXAMS!: We’ll assess you via other methods throughout your degree instead

OPTIONAL PLACEMENT YEAR: Gain valuable experience in industry by taking an optional placement year between years two and three

FLEXIBILITY: Benefit from the option to transfer to another degree in our Computing portfolio after your first year

HOW YOU’LL LEARN

You’ll learn in a variety of ways – lectures, seminars and tutorials will give you the opportunity to develop understanding. Practical sessions will give you the chance to develop your skills in both equipment use and the evaluation of experimental procedures and data. In your third year you’ll take an Individual Project module where you’ll be encouraged to use and apply research and innovation tools and approached in a practical context. Team working will also allow you to develop interpersonal and communication skills – an important skill for the workplace.

YOUR CAREER

Data Science jobs are becoming increasingly in demand across all sectors including engineering, technology, society, commerce and healthcare. You could move into roles such as:

- Data scientist

- Data analyst

- Data engineer

- Data architect

- Machine learning engineer

- Business intelligence engineer

STUDY OPTIONS

This course is also available without a Foundation Year option.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades CDD
UCAS Tariff Points 80 points
BTEC MMP

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Derby
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer science
Avg. Graduate Salary
£26,000