Overview

The Foundational Artificial Intelligence programme at University College London (UCL) addresses the need for AI workers by training researchers capable of advancing core AI algorithms.

Our graduates will help shape the social, scientific and economic landscape through scientific breakthroughs and the creation of companies on the basis of novel AI technology.

Current AI machines are largely "dumb"; they don't understand their physical environment, nor have enough understanding of human culture to communicate in natural ways. Our vision is that AI is in its infancy and that AI breakthroughs are key to controlling and shaping the future technological landscape. However, creating effective AI is challenging given our limited understanding of how intelligence works.

Employability

Our graduates lead the field in foundational artificial intelligence, creating the core engine of tomorrow's AI world. Our links to industry and soft skills training within the cohort provide you with the best networking opportunities for professional development, entrepreneurial skills to create start ups and internship opportunities to broaden your scope of research and understanding.

Programme Structure

Year 1: You will receive basic disciplinary and interdisciplinary research training.

You will also complete a research project written up as a scientific article, presented orally, and translated into a document suitable for public consumption.

Year 2: Training focuses on the consolidation of disciplinary knowledge research and transferable skills. You will take short courses and training in responsible research and innovation and have the option to take courses in technical argument and communication

Year 3: You will have the option of completing additional elective modules. Students will have the option to take training in entrepreneurship, scientific peer review intellectual property, open access publication, licenses and policies

Year 4: You will be expected to mostly focus on the completion of your thesis and producing peer-reviewed papers, but you will also receive extended training in preparation for a research career or as an entrepreneur.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-25 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

Research degrees may start at any time of the year, but typically start in September.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Human Computer Interaction Web Technologies & Cloud Computing Artificial Intelligence View 26 other PhDs in Artificial Intelligence in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of an upper second class UK Bachelor's degree, in a relevant discipline, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, with a strong quantitative component evidenced by good performance (higher than 60%) in relevant mathematics, statistics or computation options.

Tuition Fee

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International

29000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29000 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

5860 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5860 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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