King's College London

Where Artificial Intelligence & Philosophy can take you

Artificial Intelligence & Philosophy combines technical knowledge with critical thinking, helping you understand both how AI systems work and the ethical, social and political questions they raise. Alongside programming and computational skills, you'll develop the ability to analyse complex problems, evaluate evidence and communicate ideas clearly.

Career paths

Artificial Intelligence & Philosophy provides a strong foundation for careers in technology, government, journalism, business and research. There are also several job profiles that specifically require training in both artificial intelligence and philosophy, including:

• AI Ethicist
• Algorithmic Impact and Responsibility Scientist
• Data Scientist
• Scientific Journalist or Editor specialising in AI

Other career paths include:

• Artificial intelligence and technology roles
• Cloud AI Engineering
• Knowledge Engineering
• Robot Interaction Engineering
• AI Research and Development
• Government
• Research

Skills employers value

An Artificial Intelligence & Philosophy degree equips you with a distinctive combination of technical and transferable skills that are highly valued by employers, including:

• Critical thinking and analytical reasoning
• Programming and computational problem solving
• Research skills
• Ethical analysis and responsible innovation
• Written and verbal communication
• Logical argumentation
• Data analysis and interpretation

Arts & Humanities careers support and employability

Arts & Humanities students at King's benefit from integrated careers support from the first year onwards. You will receive tailored guidance, professional skills development, and practical opportunities to prepare for a whole range of careers.

• Careers support is tailored to your subject, helping you understand how the knowledge and skills you develop during your degree can open doors to a wide range of industries
• A whole range of events to help you explore career options across Arts and Humanities, including networking, panels, workshops, masterclasses, and guest lectures
• You will benefit from one-to-one guidance, interview and CV support, postgraduate support for two years, and access to alumni, employers, industry professionals
• The King’s Insights Programme offers successful applicants the opportunity to participate in business treks, workshops, policy labs and engage in employer-led industry challenges and briefs
• Our assessments are designed to reflect workplace activities, helping students develop practical skills through a range of real-world projects and assignments. These may include podcasts, video essays, portfolios, presentations and industry-focused projects, helping you to develop skills which are in high demand by employers.