Teaching & Modules
Teaching methods - what to expect
In your philosophy modules, we aim to combine a wide range of study options with direct contact with our staff. Our emphasis on small-group teaching in tutorials and seminars makes King’s an excellent place to acquire and develop the skills of critical thinking, and to express your ideas both in writing and in philosophical discussion.
Artificial Intelligence teaching is predominantly through lectures, which are supplemented by tutorials, labs and exercise sessions.
|
Course stage |
Percentage of time in scheduled learning and teaching activities |
Percentage of time in guided independent study |
Percentage of time on placements |
|
Year 1 |
27% |
73% |
N/A |
|
Year 2 |
27% |
73% |
N/A |
|
Final year |
27% |
73% |
N/A |
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Assessment
- Coursework
- Written/practical examinations
- Essays
- Oral presentation
- Reports
- Class tests
- Projects
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. The primary method of assessment for this degree is written examination. You may also be assessed by essays, practical examination, oral presentation, reports, class tests and projects. The nature of the assessment varies by module.
Modules
Year
In your first year, you will take 60 credits from Informatics (AI) and 60 from Philosophy.
AI required modules
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (15 credits)
- Logic and Knowledge Representation (15 credits)
- Mathematics and Statistics for Artificial Intelligence I (15 credits)
- Mathematics and Statistics for Artificial Intelligence II (15 credits)
Philosophy required modules
- Methodology (15 credits)
- Ethics I (15 credits) OR Epistemology I (15 credits)
- 30 additional credits from the following 15-credits modules, which may typically include:
- Metaphysics I (15 credits)
- Epistemology I (15 credits)
- Ethics I (15 credits)
- Greek Philosophy I (15 credits)
- Modern Philosophy I (15 credits)
- Political Philosophy I (15 credits)
Key Information
Course type:
Joint honours
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-Levels:
A*AA
Duration:
Three years
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026
Application deadline:
10 September 2025