Skills in data handling, analysis and AI are becoming highly valuable in many sectors and careers. In response, we are introducing this year-long programme to provide a route into the field for students from diverse academic backgrounds.
FAQs
No. Besides a requirement for Grade 5 in GCSE level Maths, or equivalent, we assume no other prior experience.
Our first year of running will be in 26/27. This means that students taking the second year (Part I) of their standard Bachelor's programme in 25/26 will be able to take the Year in Data Analytics and AI in 26/27.
Yes, the degree title will have “year in Data Analytics and AI” included in it. For example, “BSc Hons Psychology including a Year in Data Analytics and AI”.
No. The modules for the add-on “Year in Data Analytics and AI” will appear on your transcript, but will not affect the classification of your base degree.
The portfolio is a collection of work completed across the modules. It’s designed to showcase your technical abilities and broader skills, and can be used, for example, when applying for jobs or internships to demonstrate what you’ve learned and achieved.
As the penultimate year of study, inserted between the second (Part I) and third (Part II) year of a Bachelor’s programme.
The fee rate for UK home students is the standard home rate. For the international student fee rate, please email us.
Provided you are on an eligible degree programme and are meeting the progression requirements, and that you have at least GCSE Maths Grade 5 or equivalent, then you will be eligible to transfer in. To transfer onto "Year in Data Analytics & AI", fill in this short online form.
No. The “Year in Data Analytics and AI” and “Year in Computer Science” are two completely separate add-on year opportunities.
Currently, these are the degree programmes that have been pre-approved for adding the “Year in Data Analytics and AI”:
- BA Hons Ancient History
- BA Jt Hons Ancient History and Archaeology
- BA Jt Hons Ancient History and History
- BSc Hons Animal Science
- BA Hons Archaeology
- BA Jt Hons Archaeology and Classical Civilisation
- BA Jt Hons Archaeology and Geography
- BA Jt Hons Archaeology and History
- BA Hons Art History and Visual Culture
- BSc Hons Biochemistry
- BSc Hons Biology
- BSc Hons Biotechnology
- BSc Hons Chemistry
- BA Hons Classical Civilisation
- BA Jt Hons Classical Civilisation and Philosophy
- BA Jt Hons Classics and English
- BA Hons Classics
- BA Jt Hons Criminology and Sociology
- BA Hons Criminology
- BA Hons Cultural and Creative Industries
- BSc Hons Economics and Econometrics
- BA Hons English
- BA Jt Hons English and History
- BA Jt Hons English and Philosophy
- BA Hons English Language and Literature
- BA Hons English with Creative Writing
- BSc Hons Environmental Biology
- BSc Hons Environmental Science
- BA Hons Film and Screen Studies
- BSc Hons Finance, Accounting and Management
- BSc Hons Food Science
- BA Hons Geography
- BSc Hons Geography
- BA Hons Geography with Business
- BA Hons History
- BA Jt Hons History and History of Art
- BA Jt Hons History and Philosophy
- BA Jt Hons History and Politics
- BA Jt Hons History of Art and English
- BSc Hons Industrial Economics
- BSc Hons Industrial Economics with Insurance
- BA Hons International Media and Communications Studies
- LLB Hons Law
- BA Hons Liberal Arts
- BSc Hons Management
- BSc Hons Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
- BSc Hons Natural Sciences
- BSc Hons Neuroscience
- BSc Hons Nutrition
- BSc Hons Pharmaceutical Sciences
- BSc Hons Pharmacology
- BA Hons Philosophy
- BA Jt Hons Philosophy and Psychology
- BA Jt Hons Philosophy and Theology
- BSc Hons Politics and International Relations - Quantitative Methods
- BSc Hons Psychology
- BSc Hons Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience
- BA Hons Religion, Culture and Ethics
- BA Jt Hons Religion, Philosophy and Ethics
- BA Hons Sociology
- BSc Hons Sport and Exercise Science
- BSc Hons Zoology
Yes, international students can add the “Year in Data Analytics and AI” to their degree course, if it is on the list of eligible courses. However, if you have a student visa you will need to apply for a new visa at the time of transferring to the course with the add-on “Year in Data Analytics and AI”.
No – student visa holders will need to apply for a new visa before starting the add-on “Year in Data Analytics and AI” (at the end of year 2). Due to the student visa requirements, the application for the new visa will need to be made from overseas. You will need to pay for the student visa application fee and immigration health surcharge. Please contact the Visa and Immigration team if you need further information regarding the impact of this course change on your student visa.
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