Data Science and AI Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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.

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 also offered with an integrated Foundation Year; search for Data science and AI at UAL and you will find this option.

Changes for CCI from September 2027

Over two years we’ll be making changes to where our Creative Computing Institute (CCI) courses are taught. During the 2027/28 academic year CCI students will be based at UAL’s London College of Communication (LCC) within a cutting-edge new building. From the 2028/29 academic year CCI students will become LCC students.

BSc Data Science and AI with a Foundation Year

This course can be taken with a Foundation Year (Year 0), which gives you a foundational understanding of creative computing and prepares you for the rest of the course whichever direction you choose.

The three year BSc (Hons) Data Science and AI, and four year BSc (Hons) Data Science and AI with a Foundation Year have different UCAS codes - please ensure you select the correct code when applying.