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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Artificial Intelligence in Psychology

University of Derby

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432 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Artificial Intelligence in Psychology course at University of Derby.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,B,B

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: I4C8

Here's what University of Derby says about its Artificial Intelligence in Psychology course.

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

Source: University of Derby

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Department of Computing and Mathematics

Location

Main Site | Derby

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Artificial intelligence

• Psychology

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,535 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Channel Islands£9,535 per year (provisional)
EU£16,900 per year (provisional)
International£16,900 per year (provisional)

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The university is definitely value for money and so are the halls. There is financial support available for those who need it and the union ensures that you still have fun even if you are on a strict budget by hosting free events on campus.

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The university and halls have a great support system which ensures you get the help you need quickly and from a diverse team of professionals.

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The facilities are very clean and up to standard for our labs and lectures. Any maintenance is quickly sorted as well.

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Forensics is an amazing course to study with a blended mix of lectures and labs, you are sure to have a broad knowledge about every main path of forensics. The staff are very knowledgeable and supportive and the sessions are action-packed and full of useful information. Labs are weekly and are criti...

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Derby

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Artificial Intelligence in Psychology course at University of Derby features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Computing
Psychology (non-specific)

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

79%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

85%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

63%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

78%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

79%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

75%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

74%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

79%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

71%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

82%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

79%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

70%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

70%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

73%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

72%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

79%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

64%

low

How well organised is your course?

65%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

82%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

86%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

84%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

58%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

80%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

72%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

74%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

89%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

74%

low

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

87%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

98%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

82%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

89%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

90%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

95%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

82%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

92%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

76%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

90%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

86%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

81%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

94%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

86%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

89%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

90%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

85%

med

How well organised is your course?

87%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

92%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

95%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

93%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

76%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

93%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

84%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

88%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

85%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

80%

med

Student information

The Artificial Intelligence in Psychology course at University of Derby features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Psychology
Computing
Mode of study
Full-time83%Part-time17%
Gender ratio
Female13%Male85%Other2%
Where students come from
International13%UK87%
Student performance
2:1 or above69%
Number of students690
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsC
Computer ScienceB
PhysicsE
PsychologyC
ChemistryD
Mode of study
Full-time62%Part-time38%
Gender ratio
Female77%Male22%Other1%
Where students come from
International5%UK95%
Student performance
2:1 or above71%
Number of students420
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
PsychologyC
BiologyD
SociologyC
ChemistryE
English LiteratureC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Artificial Intelligence in Psychology course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Derby graduates across each of those subject areas.

Computing
Psychology (non-specific)

Graduate statistics

77%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

92%

In work, study or other activity

80%

Say it fits with future plans

60%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

37%

Information Technology Professionals

21%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

10%

Web and Multimedia Design Professionals

7%

Skilled trades occupations

Graduate statistics

45%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

85%

In work, study or other activity

55%

Say it fits with future plans

65%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

20%

Caring personal services

20%

Welfare and housing associate professionals

15%

Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

10%

Sales occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The Artificial Intelligence in Psychology course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Derby graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Psychology
Computing

Earnings

£20.8k

First year after graduation

£24.1k

Third year after graduation

£25.6k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£24.8k

First year after graduation

£29.6k

Third year after graduation

£35k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Artificial Intelligence in Psychology.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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