Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (with Foundation Year option), BSc (Hons)

Bournemouth University (BU), the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BSc (Hons)	Full-time	3 - 5 years	September	GBP 9250 per year	GBP 18800 per year

About Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (with Foundation Year option), BSc (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study BSc (Hons) Data Science & Artificial Intelligence at BU?

Develop the versatility and personal qualities to select, use and combine a variety of machine learning tools, technologies and methods to meet the dynamic data analytical demands in a global context
Build and improve your applied technical skills to implement, apply and optimise machine learning algorithms such as deep learning and neural networks, as well as developing real-world industry-inspired data applications for any organisation
Engage in a series of practical industry-focused tasks and co-participate in a range of research projects, not only with BU staff but experts from other institutions and industries in the UK and beyond
Study and practice in our state-of-art speciality labs with enterprise grade hardware and fully virtualisation ready enterprise level infrastructure
Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one, entering an industry with huge predicted growth in the next decade
You'll be qualified to work as a Data Science professional in all sectors where data analytics plays a critical role. Within 15 months of finishing the course, 91% of graduates are in employment or further study.

Course accreditation

Following our recent UG course periodic review completed in 2022, we are currently working with BCS to accredit all new courses with a view for all courses to have backdated accreditation to the first year they started running.

Notes about fees for this course

September 2024 entry:

£9,250 (UK, ROI & CI)
£18,800 (Int'l) per year
Foundation year: £9,250 (UK, ROI & CI) £18,800 (Int'l)
Placement year: £1,850

For fees and funding information please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

Entry requirements

For September 2024 and September 2025 entry: The entry requirements for this course are 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.

Foundation Year: 48 - 72 UCAS tariff points. GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4.

International entry requirements:

For September 2024 and September 2025 entry: If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components, or equivalent.

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2024 and September 2025 entry:

China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course
France: Baccalaureate with 11.5–12.5 overall or 10.5-11.5 (international option)
Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 - 7. Grade depends on the course
Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%

We offer a number of preparatory programmes through Bournemouth University International College. These courses offer you progression from High School in your home country to a Bachelor’s degree at BU.

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