King's College London

AI is increasingly reliant on leveraging the widespread availability of (often very large) datasets that encode relationships between data inputs to decision making processes, and the outcome of these processes, so that AI applications can enhance human decision making in a wide variety of everyday tasks (e.g. recommender systems) and specialised tasks (e.g., deciding on legal litigation risks, decisions in business/logistics planning, or decisions based on interpretation of visual data such as diagnostic scans in medicine), as well as AI applications that autonomously make and implement decisions (e.g., robots that need to sense their environment and plan actions). These applications require expertise in a broad range of Artificial Intelligence dimensions.

The MSci in Artificial Intelligence will allow you to understand the underlying principles of these dimensions, including:

• Foundations of AI (e.g. programming, discrete mathematics, algorithm design).
• Data Science and Machine Learning (e.g. natural language processing, human-AI interaction).
• Knowledge Representation, Reasoning, and Interactions (e.g. data visualisation, knowledge engineering, formal verification).
• Optimisation, Planning and Autonomous Agents (e.g. autonomous robot programming, logic, network optimisation).
• Ethics and philosophy of AI (e.g. legal, social, ethical and professional issues in AI and in robotics system development, philosophical work on the impact and on dangers of AI).
• AI Engineering (e.g. internet and web systems, cloud-based services, AI security and privacy).

It will also provide you with the background knowledge and skills required to become a successful AI professional able to work in a range of exciting roles ranging from big data engineer to robotics engineer.

By studying Artificial Intelligence at King’s, you'll join a vibrant and diverse community of students and staff from all over the world, exploring fundamental scientific questions and responding to key societal challenges. 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.

As an MSci student, you will learn from internationally recognised experts while becoming part of a community that is shaping the future of artificial intelligence and computer science. You'll study alongside ambitious students working on cutting-edge technologies, with many graduates going on to careers in leading technology companies, research organisations, and start-ups.

The first two years of the programme provide a strong foundation in artificial intelligence and computer science, combining theoretical understanding with practical experience. You will study topics including machine learning, algorithms, data science and AI engineering, developing advanced programming skills and a deep understanding of the principles that underpin modern software development preparing you to work confidently with both current and emerging technologies.

Project-based learning is central to the programme. Throughout your studies, you will apply your knowledge to real-world challenges through practical laboratories, coursework, and collaborative projects.

From your third year, you can tailor your degree to your own interests through a wide range of optional modules, allowing you to explore specialist areas aligned with your academic and professional ambitions. You can undertake a project with one of our research groups or work with an industry partner to solve a real-world problem, gaining valuable experience across sectors including technology, government, law and aviation.

In your fourth year, you will engage with the latest developments in AI, exploring emerging research and advanced applications from across the world.

A defining feature of the MSci is the fourth-year major project. Over six months, you will tackle an advanced challenge in computer science or artificial intelligence, developing specialist expertise and independent research skills. Alternatively, you can join our unique collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), working as part of a team to design innovative digital solutions for public sector organisations using AWS technologies.

Through these experiences, you will develop the technical knowledge, creativity, leadership, and problem-solving skills needed to make a meaningful impact in a rapidly evolving field. Whether your ambition is to advance AI research, develop innovative technologies or use computing to solve global challenges, this MSci will equip you with the expertise and experience to achieve your goals.