Artificial Intelligence with a Year in Industry

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future technology. It is already reshaping medicine, finance, transport, communication, and the way organisations make decisions. Understanding how AI systems are built, how they learn from data, and how they can be deployed safely and responsibly is becoming one of the most important forms of technical literacy a person can have.

A degree in AI gives you the theoretical foundations and practical skills to contribute to this transformation rather than simply observe it.

At King's College London, this four-year full-time BSc is structured around a year in industry, giving you the opportunity to spend an extended period working in an organisation that develops or applies AI. This placement sits within a programme designed to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date grounding in AI theory and practice. You will study the mathematical and computational foundations of artificial intelligence alongside its practical applications, developing crucial analytical and problem-solving skills.

A distinctive thread running through all modules is the concern with safe and trusted AI, ensuring that your technical education is shaped from the outset by an awareness of the ethical, social, and governance dimensions of building systems that affect people's lives. The typical tariff for entry is 184 points.

You will develop strong programming skills alongside your theoretical understanding, and you will learn to think carefully about what AI systems can and cannot do, where they succeed and where they can fail, and how to design and evaluate them responsibly.

Graduates go on to careers in machine learning engineering, data science, AI research, software development, and technology strategy across industries including healthcare, finance, the creative sector, and public services. Many continue to postgraduate study in AI, machine learning, or related fields, and the combination of industry experience and strong technical training makes graduates attractive to employers building the next generation of AI-powered products and services.