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Artificial Intelligence in Psychology

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is entering every industry and the demand for these skills are continuing to grow, offering attractive salaries and quick career progression. Combined with Psychology you will gain the strong research skills needed to excel in whichever industry you work in.

Combining expertise in AI and psychological theories means you will have an advantage in understanding the human mind and behaviour and how this can be used to influence the future of artificial intelligence.

KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE

EMPLOYABILITY: Combining two subjects boosts your employability and gives you the opportunity to develop knowledge and expertise in two subject areas, making you a more versatile graduate

WORKING WITH INDUSTRY: Take advantage of our connections with employers on work placements and projects

SPECIALIST FACILITIES: Throughout your degree you will have access to specialist facilities such as our computer labs, observation suite, eye-tracker equipment and Babylab, a facility used for ethical research with babies and young children.

EXPERTISE: Learn from our inspiring academics who have a wealth of knowledge and experience

FUTURE PROOF LEARNING: With AI being at the forefront of many industries, learn how it will shape the future and how you can play your part

HOW YOU’LL LEARN:

For artificial intelligence you’ll learn in different ways, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and team working. For the individual project module, you’ll be encouraged to use and apply research and innovation tools and approaches in a practical context.

For Psychology modules, you will learn from lecturers and tutors who are carrying out research designed to offer fresh perspectives on issues that are significant at every stage of life. Your lecturers bring their latest thinking to your studies. And, in some cases, you’ll have opportunities to get involved in research projects yourself. Quality inspectors have commended us for being ‘at the forefront of technology-enhanced learning’ in psychology.

YOUR CAREER:

By studying a degree in artificial intelligence and psychology, you’ll be equipping yourself with a wide range of skills that will support you in a vast range of industries. Career paths following this degree could include:

  • Machine Learning Engineer

  • Data Scientist

  • Business Intelligence Engineer

  • Robotics Engineer

  • Human resources

  • Teaching

  • Forensic psychology

  • Clinical psychology

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
I4C8
Institution code:
D39
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 112 points

A level - ABB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM

Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 24 credits P: 6 credits

T Level - M

T Level in Science

English language requirements

IELTS overall score at a minimum of 6.0; with at least IELTS 5.5 in each band (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing) or another Secure English Language Test(SELT)at CEFR level B2 or above

Contextual admissions

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
EU£16900*Year 1
International£16900*Year 1
England£9535*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535*Year 1
Scotland£9535*Year 1
Wales£9535*Year 1
Channel Islands£9535*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

The quoted fee is an indicative fee based on last year’s fees, as the fees for the 2026 term not yet been confirmed.

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