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Imperial College London

Computing (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)

England, United Kingdom · UCAS G700

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Campus

    Main Site

  • Intl. Tuition

    £47,800 (2027-28)

  • Home Tuition

    £10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)

  • Intake

    October 2027

  • UCAS code

    G700

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Course Overview

Computing (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) at Imperial College London in England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Specialisation in AI and machine learning opens doors to roles as machine learning engineers, AI researchers, NLP scientists and quantitative analysts. High demand spans technology companies, autonomous vehicles, healthcare AI and financial modelling.

Student life (indicative)

London offers arguably the world's richest student experience — thousands of free museums and galleries, a world-leading theatre scene, diverse food from every corner of the globe, and a nightlife scene that never sleeps. The sheer variety is unmatched anywhere in the UK.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

22,525

Staff Ratio

11.0:1

International

53.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

89.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£48,980

First-year earnings

Placement Year

✓ Available

Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

£47,800

per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

Home Tuition

£10,050

per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Computing (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Computing (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Computing (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Computer science
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Statistical computing
  • Applied computer studies
  • Mathematical logic
  • Computing mathematics
  • Mathematical engineering

Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

22,525

Total students

Staff Ratio

11:1

Students per staff

International Students

53%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Cool temperate

Safety Index (indicative)

7.5/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Global / diverse | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks

Student Life & City (indicative)

London offers arguably the world's richest student experience — thousands of free museums and galleries, a world-leading theatre scene, diverse food from every corner of the globe, and a nightlife scene that never sleeps. The sheer variety is unmatched anywhere in the UK.

  • London offers arguably the world's richest student experience — thousands of free museums and galleries, a world-leading theatre scene, diverse food from every corner of the globe, and a nightlife scene that never sleeps.
  • The sheer variety is unmatched anywhere in the UK.

What Students Love

  • World-class museums & galleries
  • Vibrant nightlife & bars
  • Diverse international food scene
  • Theatre & performing arts scene

University Stats

Total Students22,525
Student-to-Staff Ratio11:1
International Students53%
Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

89%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£48,980

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✓ Available

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Specialisation in AI and machine learning opens doors to roles as machine learning engineers, AI researchers, NLP scientists and quantitative analysts. High demand spans technology companies, autonomous vehicles, healthcare AI and financial modelling.

  • Specialisation in AI and machine learning opens doors to roles as machine learning engineers, AI researchers, NLP scientists and quantitative analysts.
  • High demand spans technology companies, autonomous vehicles, healthcare AI and financial modelling.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Technology

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

£47,800

per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

Home Tuition

£10,050

per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Total Programme Cost

£191,200

For full 4 years

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

HIGH

This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£47,800per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£10,050per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page
Estimated Total (per year)£47,800

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£1,145/mo
Food & Groceries£339/mo
Transport£161/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,872
Annual living costs£22,467/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

In the higher range for UK student costs — expect around $2,370/month (housing $1,450, food $430, transport $205). London costs are high, but Imperial's career ROI is among the best in the world.

  • In the higher range for UK student costs — expect around $2,370/month (housing $1,450, food $430, transport $205).
  • London costs are high, but Imperial's career ROI is among the best in the world.