Overview

The Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (with Foundation Year) programme from The University of Lancashire will equip you with the computing and data skills you need for your degree.

Learn about software development, including design, implementation, testing and debugging. Improve your programming skills, as you develop software to meet a specification. You'll apply agile programming techniques to your work.

You will learn about computer problem-solving, with a focus on IT problems. You will become aware of security threats and how to deal with them.

You'll also gain important study skills. This includes managing your studies, academic writing and mathematics. This will prepare you for study at degree level.

Key facts

This course helps you to develop essential computing and mathematics skills and explores a wide range of modern applications of IT.

You’ll use specialist software to develop your networking and security skills, supported by lessons in purpose-built laboratories.

You’ll develop the technical skills, academic skills, and confidence required for honours-level study.

Future careers

The foundation year in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science degree is a stepping stone to a range of careers across industry sectors.â€¯This includes:

Machine learning engineer

Data analyst

Business intelligence analyst

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Investigating IT

Problem-solving for Computing

Study Skills - Learning How to Learn

Study Skills - Developing Academic Skills

Foundation Mathematics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data Artificial Intelligence View 154 other Bachelors in Data Science & Big Data in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

64 points at A2

BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP

BTEC Diploma: MM

Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points

International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 72 points from Higher Level subjects

T Level: P (D or E )

GCSEs: 5 at C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17325 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Additional Details

The tuition is from last year. This year's tuition has not yet been confirmed.

International

£17,250 for the first year

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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