Overview

We are currently only accepting applications for Year 2 and 3 entry for this course.

If you are interested in a career developing societally beneficial data science and artificial intelligence solutions to real-world problems like climate change, financial services, or sustainable development, the BSc (Hons) AI and Data Science course will equip you with the knowledge and skills required.

The ability to draw insight and make decisions from data is critical to healthcare providers, government organisations, social media companies, the financial and education sectors, and the entertainment industry.

During this course, you will learn how to manage, explore, analyse, understand and visualise image, text, or numerical data and apply these skills to challenges in areas such as autonomous vehicles, financial decision making, health diagnosis, or robotics. As well as technical skills such as software development and machine learning, you will also develop the creative thinking skills required for a career developing novel solutions to the key societal and environmental challenges affecting the world today.

You'll benefit from a course which is directly informed through both academic research and industrial interaction and feedback. Regular events are also organised with previous students and industrial experts to broaden your awareness of career opportunities and develop other skills such as entrepreneurship and teamwork.

International partnerships

From May 2026, the BSc (Hons) AI and Data Science is available through Educare Global Academy (EGA) in Singapore, delivered in English, expanding our global reach.

Graduate opportunities

The course's curriculum will enable you to pursue careers in a variety of AI and data science roles including:

Data Scientist
Machine Learning Engineer
Machine Learning Scientist
Applications Architect
Data Architect
Infrastructure Architect
Data Engineer
Data Analyst
Software Developer
Cloud Engineer

The Chartered Institute for IT

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What you
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Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Download the programme specification

In addition to the core modules that all students must undertake, some courses offer students a choice from a selection of optional modules to shape the focus their degree. Optional modules where available, form part of the overall credit structure of the course.

Download the programme specification for a detailed breakdown of the course structure, including modules, what you'll learn and other useful information.

Terms and conditions

Details of the University’s terms and conditions are available here.

Course
information

Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS
BSc (Hons)	Full Time	2 - 4 Years	Sep 26	Glasgow	G510	Enquire Apply

Please note that admission to GCU is considered on a competitive basis, and the academic entry requirements stated here may be the minimum required to be eligible for an offer.

International students can get information on entry requirements specific to their country in our International Study section.

We are currently only accepting applications for Year 2 and 3 entry for this course.

Year 2 entry

Standard entry requirement

HNC Computing with A in Graded Unit 1

Year 3 entry

Standard entry requirement

HND Computer Science or HND Computing: Software Development with BB in Graded Units

Additional information for international applicants

Entry requirements by country
Application deadlines
English language tests
Knowledge of English - Applicants from a majority English speaking country may not be required to provide further proof of your English language proficiency. Information about this requirement is available on the Student Visa section of the gov.uk website.

Additional information for all applicants

Relevant experience (Recognition of Prior Learning)

GCU's flexible entry policies exist to allow relevant work experience and prior learning to be considered towards standard entry or advanced entry into a course.

If you do not have the typical academic entry qualifications, but can demonstrate relevant work experience and/or credits from recognised professional bodies, you may be eligible to enter this course via the University's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) scheme.

Minimum entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements are for widening access students only. If you are from a group that is not currently well-represented in higher education you may qualify as a widening access student. This includes living in a target postcode area, attending a target school or college, attending SWAP, are care-experienced or provide care for someone else, have refugee status or are an asylum seeker.

Assessment methods

Modules are assessed using a range of assessment methods depending on the content. Assessment forms include written examinations, coursework assignments (individual and group), class tests, practical laboratory demonstrations and verbal presentations (individual and group).

In project modules, students typically produce an artefact, individual/group reports and presentations. Many coursework activities require an element of independent study and implementation of associate practical components within a given timeframe.

Professional accreditation

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute for IT, the British Computer Society (BCS), pending an approval visit in November 2021.

Work placements

Students on this course have the option of a year-long industrial placement or the possibility to study abroad through Turing exchanges.

They will also be encouraged to take part in activities with the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE).

Overview

We are currently only accepting applications for Year 2 and 3 entry for this course.

International partnerships

Graduate opportunities

Accreditations

What youwill study

Download the programme specification

Terms and conditions

Course information

What you
will study

Course
information