Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Artificial Intelligence in Psychology course at University of Derby.
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A,B,B
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
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
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| 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 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
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Teaching on my course
76%
low
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
Learning opportunities
76%
low
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
Assessment and feedback
75%
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
Academic support
76%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
72%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
low
Organisation and management
64%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
64%
low
How well organised is your course?
65%
med
Learning resources
84%
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
Student voice
70%
low
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
Other NSS questions
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
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Teaching on my course
89%
high
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
Learning opportunities
87%
high
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
Assessment and feedback
87%
high
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
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
med
Organisation and management
86%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
med
How well organised is your course?
87%
med
Learning resources
93%
high
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
Student voice
84%
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
Other NSS questions
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
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.
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| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Computer Science | B | |||||
| Physics | E | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Chemistry | D | |||||
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| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| Chemistry | E | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
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.
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
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.
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
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