University of Derby Experience Day
28 Mar 2026, 09:30
Derby
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
The following entry points are available for this course:
We have excluded the Grades on Entry data for this course. We may operate some flexibility with entry grades to support widening participation, though most of the students that enrol on this course achieve the published entry tariff or above. Applicants who achieve grades below the published tariff may be offered an alternative course or a 4-year route if there is one available. For further information please contact askadmissions@derby.ac.uk.
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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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