Overview
Please note the course details apply to 2026 entry.
Our Artificial Intelligence MSc degree will give you a rigorous grounding in key aspects of AI theory and practice. Designed to address the ever-evolving AI landscape, and underpinned by an emphasis on safe and trusted AI, you'll develop the expertise to evaluate, design and build intelligent systems using an extensive range of tools and techniques.
Designed for graduates or professionals with a technical background who are keen to transfer into the field of AI, the course is structured around AI's core dimensions, including the foundations of AI, data science and Machine Learning. You’ll also study reasoning, interactions and autonomous agents including robotics, and gain a deep understanding of the ethics and philosophy of AI and its shifting role in society through exploring the social, legal, and professional dimensions.
You’ll also tackle a major project, applying your skills to a real-world problem. This can potentially be done in collaboration with an external company or public sector organisation, allowing you to develop a tech solution to an industry problem. This provides valuable experience and industry connections, preparing you for the next step in your career.
Key benefits
- 5th in UK for Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (QS world subject rankings 2025).
- Possibility to gain real work experience as part of your degree, working with companies such as IBM, Terranova Software and Aerogility to design solutions to current industry needs, boosting your employability and expanding your networks.
- Our central London location is close to top global companies, such as Google and Amazon, and gives unparalleled access to leading scientific societies, including the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
- A thriving culture of student societies covering tech, games development, women in computer science, robotics and more, with regular hackathons, careers panels, talks, and social activities.
- Benefit from King’s AI Institute’s vibrant events programme including the annual Festival of AI.
- 6th in the UK for producing the most employable graduates (Times Higher Education Graduate Employability rankings 2025).
Course essentials
By studying Artificial Intelligence at King’s, you'll join a vibrant and diverse community of students and staff from all over the world. Our academics are at the forefront of developing the next AI systems as well as the principles to improve the safety and reliability of AI. Their research explores the use of AI in everything from driverless cars, drones and robots, to smart cities, energy systems and financial markets, as well as advancing the sustainability of AI models.
The course is designed to equip you with in-depth knowledge and hands-on skills across core AI and computer science fields, including Machine Learning, algorithms, data science and AI engineering. With a range of optional modules, you’ll have the flexibility to tailor your degree to your own interests, including studying philosophy and ethics, human AI interaction, robotics, and planning.
Halfway through your degree, you will tackle a major project, producing an artefact – an original piece of software, code or prototype in response to a research or industry problem. This hands-on experience will allow you to develop essential project management, design, and evaluation skills as you research, build, test, and improve your product.
To gain valuable work experience, you can potentially partner with a company on your project. You'll join a team of students with varied backgrounds to develop a software solution for one of our external partners in sectors ranging from computing and law to aviation and government.
The course is taught at the King’s College London Strand and Waterloo Campuses, putting you in the heart of London with access to all its academic resources and within easy reach of the social and entertainment attractions of one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities. The Department of Informatics is based in the recently renovated Bush House on the Strand Campus.
Key Information
Course type:
Master's
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Duration:
1 year full-time, September to September
Credit value:
UK 180/ECTS 90
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026
Administrative bodies
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Base campuses
Strand Campus
Strand Campus feels like the heart of London—historic yet buzzing with energy. Nestled by the Thames, it offers world-class academics, vibrant student life, and endless inspiration from the city’s culture and diversity.
Waterloo Campus
Our Waterloo campus is home to the Florence Nightingale Faculty Nursing & Midwifery, and a vibrant hub for health, social science, and law students. Located moments from the iconic landmarks of South Bank and just a short walk to the Stand campus.