Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Data Science and AI
- 3 years
- Duration
- 30,890 GBP/year
- Price
- September
- Start
- June
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- London / United Kingdom
- Location
Program description
The BSc Data Science and AI course is delivered at the UAL Creative Computing Institute and provides a deep, critical engagement with this rapidly expanding field. It covers core technical areas including statistical theory, mathematics, machine learning, and software engineering.
The curriculum is innovative, approaching data science and artificial intelligence through a uniquely creative lens. A fundamental commitment is to frame technical skills within a strong ethical context, actively working to embed UAL's Principles for Climate, Social, and Racial Justice. The programme prepares graduates for significant career opportunities by grounding them in the technology that underpins modern AI-based products and services.
Program structure
Year 0 (common with BSc Computer Science)
- Foundational Programming One
- Computing Histories
- Foundational Programming Two
- Foundational Maths for Computing
- Computing Project: Introducing Computing Two
Year 1
- Methods 1: Introducing Computer and Data Science
- Critical 1: Mathematics and Statistics for Data Science
- Critical Project 1: Data, Representation and Visualisation
- Methods 2: Data Applications in Wearable and IoT
- Critical Project 2: Database Systems for Data Science: Hybrid and Cloud Integration
- Critical 2: Data Governance, Privacy Compliance and Computational Ethics
Year 2
- Methods 3: Algorithms and Complexity
- Critical 3: Organisations and Computing Entrepreneurship
- Critical Project 3: Software Development with Database Integration
- Methods 4: Deep Learning and Big Data Integration: Technologies and Tools
- Critical 4: Machine Learning for Data Science and Ethical Computing
- Critical Project 4: Data Science Project: Software Development with Big Data and Cloud
Year 3
- Methods 5: Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics
- Critical 5: Data and Cybersecurity
- Critical Project 5: Applied Analytics: Data-driven Product Development
- Critical 6: Responsible Data Science: Equity, Consent, Innovation and Ethics
- Critical Project 6: Final project
- Diploma in Professional Studies (Optional year)
Price
Tuition fee:
- 30,890 GBP per year*
*Tuition fees for international students may increase by up to 5% in each future year of your course.
During your studies, you may need to cover extra costs which are not included in your tuition fees. You might need to budget for materials and equipment specific to your course. You may also need a laptop or other digital tech/software.
Requirements for applicants
For Year 1 entry:
- Grades BCC or above at A-level
- Merit Merit Merit (MMM) at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects include Computer Science and ICT, or Design and Technology)
- Access to Higher Education Diploma with 104 UCAS tariff points (preferred subjects include Computer Science and ICT, or Design and Technology)
- Equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma.
For Year 0 entry:
- Grades CC or above at A-level
- Merit Pass Pass (MPP) at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects include Computer Science and ICT, or Design and Technology)
- Access to Higher Education Diploma with 64 UCAS tariff points (preferred subjects include Computer Science and ICT, or Design and Technology)
- Equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma
You should also have three GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A-C). If you do not have a Science or Mathematics-based A-level, you should have at least Grade B/Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics.
Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases.
The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:
- Related academic or work experience
- The quality of the personal statement
- A combination of these factors
Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.
English language requirements
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent), with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
About the university
The University of the Arts London (UAL) produces and encourages the creativity essential for a better future. Its colleges have been at the forefront of innovative education since 1842, creating work with a lasting impact on people and the planet, driven by curiosity, imagination, and purpose.
London is fundamental to UAL's identity, providing a vital context where the university connects and exchanges ideas with individuals from all walks of life. Globally, its creative network influences education, culture, business, and society.
Through innovative research and creative instruction, UAL's faculty and staff bring fresh perspectives to education. The university enables students to build the careers they desire by working with them at every level - from pre-degree to postgraduate, and from short courses to online learning.
UAL's colleges
Ranked second in the world for art and design, UAL comprises six distinct colleges:
- Camberwell College of Arts
- Central Saint Martins
- Chelsea College of Arts
- London College of Communication
- London College of Fashion
- Wimbledon College of Arts
Together, they form a community of creatives, innovators, trailblazers, and storytellers, united in their mission to reimagine the future.
Courses in the visual arts, animation, screen, communication, fashion, media, and performance are available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
