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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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4 Years
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Our new joint-honours degree combines Artificial Intelligence (AI) 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.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 distinguised 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.
Exam type
A levelA level:
A*AA Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
AB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:39,M:6,P:0 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D2,D3,D3 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
38 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H1,H1,H1,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.Must contain grade A in Mathematics or Further Mathematics.Notes:If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component.We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.
Must include grade A in Advanced Higher in Mathematics.Notes:We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.
Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Must include Advanced Higher in Mathematics.
The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total.The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be in a relevant subject - Computing, Mathematics, Science, or similar - and must include at least 15 Level 3 credits in Mathematics awarded at Distinction.
Must include grade D3 in a Principal subject in Mathematics or Further Mathematics.Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King's as one of the Pre-U Principal subjects.Notes:Combinations of Pre-U Principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) can be considered. Where combined with other qualifications, the required subject needs to be at D3 for Principal subject or grade A at A-level (or equivalent).
Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics.Notes:The total point score of 38 includes TOK/EE.IB students studying the new Maths curriculum would be required to study either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level to meet the subject requirement for this programme.
Must contain Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements.
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England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£31,600 per year
Students from International
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