In a degree with a 'Year in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science', the additional year is undertaken in the penultimate year of your original degree. In the additional year you will study core principles of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, and in your final year you will return to your home subject.
You can sign up to the Year in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in the year of study before your intended penultimate ‘Year in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science’. For example, if you are currently studying a 3-year programme, you would sign up in Year 2, study the Year in Year 3, and return to your original programme in Year 4. You will need to fulfil all the necessary entry requirements before being considered.
Once admitted, you will follow modules offered by the School of Computer Science and, for that year, all tutoring and monitoring requirements will become the sole responsibility of the School of Computer Science.
Modules
You will study the following 120 credit compulsory modules:
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Programming for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
- Storing and Managing Data
- Current Topics in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
- Data Analytics
- Visualisation
What are the entry requirements?
The Artificial Intelligence and Data Science is available to all students whom:
- are studying any subject other than computer science;
- achieve a point average of at least 55% in their second year of study and can provide evidence of their average in first year;
- demonstrate their ability and enthusiasm for the course in their application.
It is advisable that applicants also hold Grade A/Level 7 in GCSE Mathematics or higher (or international equivalent).
Please note that whilst a conditional offer can initially be made, admission onto the Year in AI & DS cannot be confirmed until the results of your current year examinations are released.
What do I get at the end of it?
Successful students will graduate with a degree in their home subject, with the addition of 'with a Year in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science'.
The Year in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science is assessed on a pass/fail basis. Credits gained during the year will not contribute to the credits required for your main degree, nor will marks contribute towards your degree classification in the main subject. In this respect, the Year is similar to a 'Year Abroad/in Industry' and for this reason, it should be considered an integral part of your degree.
A transcript of your marks for the year you spend with us will also be available to you and can be supplied to potential employers.
What does it cost?
In terms of cost, the Year in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science should be viewed simply as an additional year of study.
If you pay your own tuition fees, then you will have an extra year's tuition fee to pay. For those eligible, an additional year of study loan should be available to apply for - please contact the Student Loans Company to arrange this (confirming you wish to study an additional Year in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science as part of your degree).
How do I apply?
Applications for 2026 entry will open in March 2026. An information session will be held ahead of the application form being released.
Contact
For enquiries about the Year in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, please contact the Education Support Office at ug-cs@contacts.bham.ac.uk