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Key Details
- Award
- Degree of Bachelor of Science
- UCAS Course Code
- _G61N
- Typical Offer
- ABB (Specific subjects required)
- Contextual Offer
- BBC (Specific subjects required)
- Course Length
- 4 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2027
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Why BSc Artificial Intelligence with a Year in Industry at UEA?
Specialise in both core computing and advanced AI. You’ll learn and apply your skills to real-world challenges during a professional placement, returning for your final year with the experience, network, and technical confidence that top-tier employers demand.
Why choose UEA?
- Industry-input curriculum: We don’t guess what employers want; we ask them. We ensure you graduate with the skills currently in highest demand globally
- Advanced laboratories: You’ll have access to our dedicated Data Science & AI laboratory, equipped with high-performance, industry-grade machines. Use them to train complex models and run massive datasets smoothly
- Prepare for job market: Spend your third year working as a paid professional on a placement in industry. Apply your AI and computing knowledge to live commercial projects
What is BSc Artificial Intelligence with a Year in Industry?
This programme combines foundational computing principles with cutting-edge AI, immersing you in world-leading research and groundbreaking discoveries at UEA. After mastering essential skills in mathematics, programming, and databases, you'll spend your third year on a 9-12 month industry placement to gain invaluable real-world experience.
The curriculum uses industry-standard frameworks to solve complex challenges across diverse sectors, including healthcare, finance, and environmental monitoring. A balanced approach ensures you gain both theoretical depth and hands-on expertise through practical lab sessions and a significant individual final-year project.
Crucially, you'll also explore the ethical dimensions of technology, tackling vital issues like algorithmic bias, privacy, and the societal impact of AI systems.
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Year in Industry
This course includes a year in industry, giving you invaluable work experience and the chance to build your professional skills and confidence.
You’ll be expected to seek your own work placement and in the first two weeks of your second year, you'll be asked to write a CV and to apply to a range of companies. Not only will this ensure that you work within your preferred field, but it'll also provide you with the essential job-hunting skills you'll require after graduation. We’ll, of course, offer our guidance and support whilst you’re identifying and negotiating placement opportunities.
During this year, you’ll be supported by an industrial supervisor and a mentor from the University. You and your industrial supervisor will be in contact during the placement to ensure that it's progressing well, whilst your UEA mentor will visit you during the year.
Please note that we can’t guarantee any student a work placement as this decision rests with potential employers.
If you're unable to secure a work placement by the end of your second year, you’ll have the option to apply to be transferred onto the equivalent degree programme without a year in industry.
Careers
Career Pathways
With a BSc Artificial Intelligence with a Year in Industry degree, you could launch a career in:
- AI Developer
- AI Engineer
- AI Consultant
- PG AI researcher
- Stakeholder and AI coordinator
Career Support
At UEA, we focus on turning your technical potential into professional success. From day one, you'll have access to our specialised Career Central team, who provide the tailored mentoring and industry-specific guidance needed to navigate the competitive job markets. We pride ourselves on equipping you with the necessary portfolio-building skills and professional confidence to secure rewarding, high-quality roles in industry. Our approach delivers proven results: 89% of our graduates move into professional-level employment or pursue further advanced study within 15 months of graduation. Whether you aim to enter the workforce immediately as an AI specialist or use this degree as a gateway toward an ambitious master’s, we provide the expert support and networking opportunities you need to achieve your goals.
After the Course
Your journey with UEA doesn’t end on graduation day, it’s just the beginning of a lifelong rewarding journey. As a graduate, you'll step into the professional world not only with a prestigious degree but also with the backing of our extensive Alumni Network. This vibrant community connects you with former students now leading innovation in top-tier tech firms, startups, and research institutions worldwide.
At UEA, you'll have a world of mentorship and networking opportunities at your fingertips. You may choose to dive straight into a high-impact development roles or use your new expertise as a gateway into an ambitious Master's degree. You’re graduating into a tradition of success, joining a fleet of innovators who are shaping the digital landscape of tomorrow.
Study and Modules
Structure
In year one of this four-year programme, you’ll start to explore the core underpinning knowledge and skills for AI and computer science. You’ll get to grips with the fundamentals of programming, computer principles and databases. You’ll also learn programming concepts using high-level programming languages. You’ll study mathematical modules and learn how they’ll be relevant to your future career. You’ll learn how to model and manipulate data using industry standard data manipulation language. We also emphasise practical problem-based learning.
Compulsory Modules
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Structure
In your second year, you’ll learn the concepts of data structures and algorithms, AI foundations and advanced programming skills. You’ll also work in a team to engineer large-scale solutions to problems; this will give you the opportunity to develop more employability skills. Alongside this, you’ll start to shape your own curriculum by choosing topics that may include information retrieval or the ethics of technology.
Compulsory Modules
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Structure
In your third year, you’ll gain invaluable real-world experience with a 9-12-month industry placement in computing science and IT. Thanks to our strong commercial links across the UK and internationally, we’ll support you in securing the ideal placement to boost your career prospects. Most positions are paid, though salaries may vary.
Compulsory Modules
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Structure
In your final year, you’ll undertake an independent research project to apply your knowledge and skills of AI to solve a real-world problem with one-to-one support from your academic supervisor. You’ll work independently on a project with AI, write a report on your work, develop software and present it; this will give you the opportunity to develop academic writing and communication skills. You’ll have the choice to tailor your degree by choosing topics from a wide range of optional modules in your last year, all of which represent the school’s current research and strengths.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 20)Optional B Modules
(Credits: 20)Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning, and Assessment
Teaching and Learning
We teach a variety of programming and scripting languages including Java, Python, C and C++, SQL, HTML, CSS and JavaScript. You’ll be working with the software development tools and practices used in the industry right now, getting up to speed with the system development and database principles, gaining computing mathematics fundamental knowledge, practicing professional and employable skills, and building your programming expertise. Teaching methods include team-based learning and hands-on practical experience.
You’ll learn through a mixture of lectures, seminars, and lab classes. The lab and seminar classes reinforce and expand the lecture materials.
Alongside your formal learning, you’ll study independently to gain a deeper appreciation of specialist topics.
Assessment
We use a range of assessment methods throughout our degree programmes. These include coding, written work, oral presentations or demonstrations, bench demonstrations, vivas, exams, and in-class tests (closed and/or time-limited assessments). These methods will assess both your theoretical understanding and your practical application of knowledge. Assessments are specifically designed to evaluate the full range of skills and competencies required for the learning objectives of each module.
Across all years you'll be assessed using the full range of assessment types, undertaking a mixture of individual and group assignments. Additionally, in your first and second year, there’s a launchpad group project, requiring you and your team to apply knowledge learnt across the other modules.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language at minimum grade 4 or grade C, and Mathematics at minimum grade 5 or grade B.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies(opens in a new window) page.
- Contextual Offers
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes(opens in a new window).
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
A levels
ABB including one of the following: Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics, or Economics.
Contextual offer: BBC including one of the following: Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics, or Economics.
BTEC
Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM in IT, Engineering or Science-based subject OR DDM plus A-Level grade B in Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics or Economics
Contextual offer: DMM in IT, Engineering or Science based-subject.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 30 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 15 credits at Level 3, including 12 credits in Mathematics, Computing, Physics, Electronics or Economics.
Contextual Offer: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and Pass in 15 credits at Level 3, including 12 credits in Mathematics, Computing, Physics, Electronics or Economics at Merit
T levels
Obtain an overall Merit. Accepted subjects: Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction, Digital Production, Design and Development, Digital Business Services, Digital Support Services, Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control, and Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing pathways.
Foundation Year options:
If you do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry, you may be interested in one of our Foundation Year programmes such as BSc Computing Science with a Foundation Year.
- Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements
International Baccalaureate
32 points overall including HL5 in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation or Analysis and Approaches), Computing Science, Chemistry, Physics or Economics.
Irish Leaving Certificate
3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3 including Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics or Economics.
Scottish Highers
AAABB including grade A in Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics or Economics.
Scottish Advanced Highers
BCC including Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics or Economics.
A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- Progression
Once enrolled onto a course at UEA, your progression and continuation (which may include eligibility for study abroad, overseas experience, placement, or year in industry opportunities) is contingent on meeting the assessment requirements which are relevant to the course on which you are enrolled.
- Recent Study
We would prefer you to be able to demonstrate evidence of recent academic study within 5 years of the start of the course. If your last qualification will have been completed more than 5 years ago by the time the course starts, please contact Admissions.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language at minimum grade 4 or grade C, and Mathematics at minimum grade 5 or grade B.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies(opens in a new window) page.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students(opens in a new window).
A levels
ABB including Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics or Economics.
- UEA International Study Centre
If you do not meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry our partner, UEA International Study Centre offers progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, UEA International Study Centre offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study.
English language at UEA International Study Centre(opens in a new window)
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- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- Progression
Once enrolled onto a course at UEA, your progression and continuation (which may include eligibility for study abroad, overseas experience, placement, or year in industry opportunities) is contingent on meeting the assessment requirements which are relevant to the course on which you are enrolled.
- Recent Study
We would prefer you to be able to demonstrate evidence of recent academic study within 5 years of the start of the course. If your last qualification will have been completed more than 5 years ago by the time the course starts, please contact Admissions.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2027/28 are:
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UK Students: £10,050
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International Students: £29,300
We estimate living expenses at £1,171 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(opens in a new window).
Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. View our range of Scholarships(opens in a new window) for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
Apply for this course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS), using UCAS Hub.
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Once you submit your completed application, UCAS will process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.
The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is E14.
View our guide to applying through UCAS for useful tips, key dates and further information: