Our new joint-honours degree combines Artificial Intelligence with philosophy’s study of the big questions. This unique degree is the first of its kind in the UK, and will equip you with technical and critical thinking skills that open doors to careers in tech, government, journalism, business, research and more. Students on the Artificial Intelligence & Philosophy with a Year Abroad BSc will spend their third year studying abroad before returning to complete a final year with King’s. Students on the three year course may transfer to the four year Artificial Intelligence & Philosophy with a Year Abroad BSc. Women in STEM Scholarship The Faculty funds a scholarship for female undergraduate applicants, as part of its commitment to increasing the representation of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Find out more about eligibility and how to apply at the link in the sidebar.

Key benefits

• Central location gives easy access to major libraries and many leading societies, including Royal Society, and proximity to global AI companies like Google and Amazon, and leading societies including the Aristotelian Society and the Royal Institute of Philosophy.
• Leading research centre, ranked 6th in the UK for computer science (QS 2024), attracting funding grants and projects from major national and international funders as well as business and industrial partners and public sector bodies.
• Study at one of the largest and most distinguished Philosophy Departments in the UK, ranked 4th in the UK, 7th in Europe and 13th in the world in the QS World Rankings by Subject 2024.
• Gain a broad, modern skillset in AI and philosophy, to fast track you to careers in tech, policy, business and more.
• Particular teaching strengths in philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, political philosophy, and the history of philosophy. King’s offers an exceptionally wide range of optional courses in the history of philosophy and contemporary philosophy.