Computer Science with Intelligent Systems BSc at Kings College London

Overview

Our Computer Science with Intelligent Systems BSc course, offered by the Department of Informatics, will equip you with an effective and well-balanced introduction to computer science in parallel to the fundamental concepts and more specialised knowledge in artificial intelligence and cognitive systems.

Key benefits

• 92% of research outputs ranked as world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2014).
• Reputation for excellent teaching in a friendly environment.
• You'll have access to over 250 fast PCs running Windows and Linux in our state-of-the-art laboratories.
• This course is currently accredited by the BCS – the Chartered Institute for IT. This certifies that our course equips students with the foundations enabling a career in computing or information systems.

Course detail

Description

Our Computer Science with Intelligent Systems BSc course is designed to cover everything that is indispensable for a first degree in computer science. In addition, it will introduce you to fundamental issues in intelligent systems, such as software agents, neural networks, pattern recognition, computer vision, artificial intelligence and computational intelligence. It is aimed at students who see themselves working in AI, automation, intelligent control or in the more general field of computer science. Computer Science with Intelligent Systems BSc at King’s gives you access not only to academics who are renowned in their field but current students who are researching and developing cutting-edge technology to advance the industry. In the first two years, you will study areas such as programming, computer systems, databases, artificial intelligence, software engineering and logic. In the third year, you will undertake a project, which involves implementing a sophisticated piece of software based on your particular interests.

Outside of teaching, our student societies organise social and other activities such as hackathons and river cruises so there is lots to get involved with. The Careers Service and the Department of Informatics run a careers programme for Informatics students, which includes skills sessions and visits from top employers.

Teaching

Teaching is led by the Department of Informatics. You are expected to spend approximately 10 hours work per credit for each module you attend in your degree, e.g. 150 hours work for a 15-credit module. These hours cover every aspect of the module: lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions, independent study, coursework and preparation for examinations.