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Data Science and AI

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 29 September 2025
  • Undergraduate
Creative Computing Institute, University of the Arts London
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Course summary

Data Science and AI is a rapidly expanding, applied discipline that is shaping the world around us and a significantly growing area of employment. Data science is also the foundation of the technology that underpins modern approaches to functional AI based products and services.

The BSc Data Science and AI programme offers a deep engagement with data science and AI competencies, as well as a critical perspective on ethical data and AI practices. This includes statistical theory, mathematics, data structures, computational approaches, machine learning and software engineering.

Delivered by the UAL Creative Computing Institute, you will benefit from an innovative curriculum that approaches data science and AI through a creative lens.

What to expect

  • Coding for data science: you will learn practical coding skills in core modern programming languages for data science industries and applications.

  • Project-based learning: you will complete a range of computing projects where you will apply skills and knowledge to real world problems.

  • Ethical data practices: you will learn how data practices have the potential to impact individuals and society.

  • Collaboration and creativity: you will learn how to collaborate with your peers to creatively solve problems together. This ability is a core attribute valued by graduate employers.

  • The CCI community: you will join a significant community of students, academics and researchers who are passionate about the future of data and computing. You will have access to our integrated online community.

Industry experience and opportunities

You will learn using industry standard tools and frameworks ensuring you are ready to progress to a wide range of roles across the technology sector. You will benefit from industry talks and will meet industry representatives throughout your studies.

Furthermore, you have the opportunity to undertake the optional year in industry details of which will be provided in the second year of study.

This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Creative Computing Institute, University of the Arts London

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 29 September 2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
I2I4
Institution code:
U65
Campus name:
Creative Computing Institute, University of the Arts London
Campus Code:
I
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of the Arts London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
I2I4
Institution code:
U65
Campus name:
Creative Computing Institute, University of the Arts London
Campus Code:
I

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

104 tariff points from full level 3 qualifications.

A level

BCC at A-level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MMM in the BTEC National Extended Diploma

Access to HE Diploma

104 tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma.

Historical entry grades data

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

The Home fee is correct for entry in autumn 2025 and may increase for entry in autumn 2026. Please note that this fee is subject to the passing of secondary legislation approving a fee cap of £9,535. In the event this is not passed the tuition fee would be £9,250. Please check the fees and funding section of your course page on our website for more information: www.arts.ac.uk/courses. Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students.

The International fee is correct for entry in autumn 2025 and is subject to change for entry in autumn 2026. Tuition fees for international students may increase by up to 5% in each future year of the course.

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