Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

BSc(Hons) Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at UWE Bristol is a direct-entry final year course building on your previous computing studies and focusing on practical data science and AI skills with emphasis on ethical practice and industry-ready capabilities.

Why study this course?
AI and data science are shaping the future - and this course will help you be part of that. Develop real-world skills in AI and data science while building on your computing knowledge. You'll get hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and technologies in our high-performance computing labs and cloud-based environments.

Learn how to design and create powerful data-driven solutions while also exploring the ethical side of AI - understanding how to use technology responsibly. With a practical focus, you won't just learn the theory - you'll graduate ready to take on the challenges of a fast-moving industry with the technical know-how and problem-solving skills that employers are looking for.

Why UWE Bristol?
If you want to start a career in AI and data science, this course will give you the knowledge and experience you'll need. With access to specialist facilities like Future Space, where you can connect with businesses working in AI and digital technology, and the Maker Space, where you can try out coding, robotics, and 3D printing. If you're interested in AI's role in healthcare, the Health Tech Hub provides modern labs for developing new health technologies.

You'll be taught by experienced researchers in AI, big data, and machine learning, and have 24/7 access to computing resources and cloud-based environments. Our University Enterprise Zone also puts you in the middle of a network of start-ups, businesses, and researchers, so you'll gain useful experience and industry connections throughout your course. Study here, and you'll have access to everything you need to develop your skills.

Where can it take me?
Our graduates become data scientists, machine learning engineers, AI specialists, and data analysts. With a focus on practical skills, ethics, and professional skills, this course prepares you for roles in tech companies, research, and consultancy. You'll gain the technical expertise and analytical mindset needed to succeed in this fast-changing field.

University is a time to try new things, meet new people and make new goals. With Clearing at UWE Bristol, you'll get the chance to take control of your future and choose an exciting path for yourself.

UWE Bristol offers over 100 professionally accredited courses, including Architecture, Accounting and Finance, Games Technology, Mathematics and Sport Rehabilitation. Whether you're studying an arts, business, healthcare or science degree, all undergraduate courses are designed with employability in mind. You can work a year in industry, study across the world, and get one-to-one careers advice on campus. It's no wonder an outstanding 89% of students find work or further study just 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022/23, published 2025).

You'll also be studying in a top 10 most popular city in the UK (YouGov, 2026). With famous festivals, renowned galleries, lively nightclubs and independent restaurants right on your doorstep, you're guaranteed an incredible student experience in Bristol. With famous festivals, renowned galleries, lively nightclubs and independent restaurants right on your doorstep, you're guaranteed an incredible student experience in Bristol.

Your Future, Right Here. Study at UWE Bristol. Choose to do Clearing right.