Artificial Intelligence with a Year in Industry BSc drafted
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The BSc in Artificial Intelligence with a Year in Industry at King's College London is a four-year program designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of AI principles and practices. The program emphasizes analytical and practical skills, ethical considerations, and career preparation in the rapidly growing AI field. Students can opt for an optional year in industry to gain practical experience and enhance their employability. Graduates are well-equipped for roles such as Data Scientist, Cloud AI Engineer, and Robotics Engineer.
Program Outline
The BSc in Artificial Intelligence with a Year in Industry is a four-year program at King's College London designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The program aims to:
- equip students with systematic knowledge and practical experience in AI theory and practice.
- develop students' analytical and practical skills.
- cultivate students' understanding of AI's evolving role in society and its associated ethical, social, legal, and professional responsibilities.
- prepare students for successful careers in this fast-growing field.
Outline:
The program comprises four years of study, divided into three teaching years. Students take modules equivalent to 120 credits per teaching year:
Year 1:
- Introduction to Professional Practice (0 credits)
- Logic and Knowledge Representation (15 credits)
- Maths and Statistics for Artificial Intelligence (30 credits)
- Programming Practice & Applications (30 credits)
- Web and Internet Systems (15 credits)
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (15 credits)
- Introduction to Robotics (15 credits)
Year 2:
- Machine Learning Approaches (15 credits)
- Data and Knowledge Visualization (15 credits)
- Human-AI Interaction, Collaboration, and Ethical Considerations (15 credits)
- Designing Intelligent Agents (15 credits)
- Probabilistic Modeling and Reasoning (15 credits)
- Data Management and Processing (15 credits)
Year 3:
Optional Year in Industry. (more information below)
Year 4:
- Final Year Project - Individual Research Project (45 credits)
- You will choose 75 credits of optional modules from a wide range such as:
- Agent-based Systems (15 credits)
- Social Network Analysis (15 credits)
- Computer Vision (15 credits)
- Natural Language Processing for AI (15 credits)
- Multi-Agent Systems (15 credits)
- Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Robotics (15 credits)
- Cognitive Psychology of Intelligent Systems (15 credits)
Optional Year in Industry:
On this program, you can spend your third year on a full-time industry placement or professional practice.
Teaching:
The program utilizes a diverse range of teaching methods:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Group tutorials
- Flipped classroom approach
- Independent study
- Innovative technology for digital learning experiences The majority of lectures and practical sessions take place at the King's College London Strand Campus.
Careers:
The program prepares graduates for a variety of exciting roles in a rapidly growing market of AI expertise. Examples of potential career paths include:
- Cloud AI Engineer
- Logistic Engineer
- Negotiation Engineer
- Knowledge/Graph Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
- Information Retrieval and Natural Language Processing Applied Scientist
- Algorithmic Impact and Responsibility Scientist Recent graduates have found employment at companies, including:
- Amazon
- DeepMind
- IBM
- Microsoft
Other:
Full time tuition fees UK: The UK tuition fee for the 2024-25 academic year is currently £9,250 per year. This is based on the UK Government's cap. Full time tuition fees International The International tuition fee for the 2024-2025 academic year is £33,450 per year. Please note that the International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions. All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2000 against their first year's tuition fee. During your placement year you will remain a student at King’s College London and King’s will continue to invoice for a proportion of King’s tuition fees during the placement year in industry. The OFS cap for year in industry for 24/25 entrants is £1850. You should also budget to pay for the associated subsistence costs for a placement year, such as travel, visas, accommodation and food.
Entry Requirements:
A-Level:
- Required Subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade A in Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
- Preferred Subjects: None
- Specific Requirements:
- A*A*A: Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills, and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A-levels.
- Mathematics Grade: Must include grade A in Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
- Linear A-levels: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component.
International Baccalaureate (IB):
- Overall Score: 35 points including 776 at Higher Level.
- Mathematics: Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics.
- Notes:
- The total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE.
- IB students studying the new Mathematics curriculum would be required to study either Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level to meet the Mathematics subject requirement for this program.
Alternative Accepted Qualifications:
- Access to HE Diploma - See specific requirements below.
- BTEC Nationals/CTECs
- Cambridge Pre-U
- European Baccalaureate
- Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers
Access to Higher Education Diploma:
- Total Credits: The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total.
- Level 3 Credits: Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall.
- Distinction Credits: 42 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 3 at Merit.
Contextual Offers:
- King's College London makes contextual offers for this program.
- Contextual information is taken into account as part of the assessment process to gain a more complete picture of each application.
- Individual deferral requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Please note, second deferral requests are only considered in extreme unforeseen extenuating circumstances, such as health reasons.
Foundation Courses:
- Applicants studying Foundation Year programmes in the UK are welcome to apply for this program.
- Foundation programmes from other universities and further education providers in the UK are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Graduates:
- King's College London considers degree study as part of the application assessment for applicants completing/having completed a degree.
- Generally, a UK Bachelor's degree with a 2:1 grade profile (or overseas equivalent) is considered to meet the entry requirements.
- Those with a predicted high 2:1 or a First may be considered more competitive.
- If subject requirements haven't been met via A-level (or equivalent), significant study of the subject within the degree program with a 2:1 or above grading on those modules may be considered.
Resits:
- In a standard admissions cycle, applicants who have retaken their qualifications are considered.
