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Key information

Award:
PhD
Study mode:
Full time
Part time
Duration:
3-4 years full time and 6-8 years part-time

The Department of Informatics has an extensive research profile, with major externally funded projects, a strong publication profile and significant research activity.

Our research is organised around our research groups, and you can find details of the range of current research projects and interests on the Department's research pages.

If you are interested in joining us to undertake PhD research, you should identify topics and academic staff in your area of interest. If you cannot find your chosen topic or area on our individual research section or subgroup pages, contact a relevant member of academic staff for further information and then follow the application procedure.

Key information

Current number of academic staff: 79

Current number of research staff: 37

Head of department: Professor Luc Moreau

Course intake: Approximately 25-30 per year

Research income

Currently, the Department attracts approximately £4m in research funding annually.

Recent publications

All academics in the Department publish regularly, with well over 100 publications per year.

Partner organisations

We have strong links with industry, government and other academic institutions. Our research has been supported by several companies from the aerospace, automotive, financial, IT and telecommunications sectors.

Recent events

We host several workshops and conferences and other regular research meetings. Please check our website for forthcoming events.

For funding opportunities please explore these pages:

UK Tuition Fees 2024/25

Full time tuition fees: £6,936 per year

Part time tuition fees: £3,468 per year

International Tuition Fees 2024/25

Full time tuition fees: £30,240 per year

Part time tuition fees: £15,120 per year

UK Tuition Fees 2025/26

Full time tuition fees: £7,500 per year

Part time tuition fees: £3,750 per year

International Tuition Fees 2025/26

Full time tuition fees: £32,400 per year

Part time tuition fees: £16,200 per year

These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions.

We are a department with many internationally recognised researchers and visiting academics, large groups of PhD students, research assistants, national and international projects, collaborations with other departments as well as links with industry. We offer an exciting environment and excellent opportunities for research.

Our PhD students have access to good library facilities, designated PhD offices within the Department where PhD students can dock an assigned laptop for use throughout their studies, Regular group seminars are organised providing PhD students chance to showcase their research and receive feedback from academic staff and peers, and college-based training in transferable and research skills.

The Department is located on the Strand Campus, in the heart of central London, close to the cultural activities of the West End and the South Bank, to the major departments of state at Whitehall, and to the leading financial institutions of the City, and within easy reach of major transport links. Our facilities are within easy reach of the British Computer Society and the Institute of Engineering & Technology (and the IET Library), with access to a formidable collection of scientific journals and other technical material.

The Department moved to the historic Bush House in the summer of 2017, featuring state-of-the-art teaching and office spaces. Although the Department is fairly large in size, there is a friendly and inclusive culture, with regular social and celebratory events to bring staff and students together. Our staff and students come from all over the world, which provides a rich environment for teaching and research. Diversity is positively encouraged - find out more about the work we’re doing to ensure an inclusive and supportive working environment.

The scope of our research is defined by the interests of our research groups.

Postgraduate training

Faculty and College induction courses are scheduled at the beginning of your degree to prepare you for life as a PhD student. All students are required to complete 10 days of training each year. There is a centrally provided programme of related and transferable skills training coordinated by the Centre for Doctoral Studies.

Research students are also encouraged to submit papers to conferences, and we try to provide financial support for them to travel to present their papers.

Our research students are also encouraged to teach alongside their studies to help prepare them for a potential future career in academia.

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Algorithms and Data Analysis
Algorithms and Data Analysis

The group develops algorithmic solutions and concrete implementations for various applications.

Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

The group studies design, modelling, analysis, verification and testing of networks and systems.

Distributed Artificial Intelligence
Distributed Artificial Intelligence

The group explores the use of AI in social and economic contexts where an intelligent entity may be interacting with other entities.

Human Centred Computing Research
Human Centred Computing Research

The group is concerned with the design, development and evaluation of human computer systems.

Reasoning and Planning
Reasoning and Planning

The group focuses on the fundamental AI challenge of creating, representing and reasoning.

Software Systems
Software Systems

The group studies design, modelling and engineering of software systems.

For funding opportunities please explore these pages:

UK Tuition Fees 2024/25

Full time tuition fees: £6,936 per year

Part time tuition fees: £3,468 per year

International Tuition Fees 2024/25

Full time tuition fees: £30,240 per year

Part time tuition fees: £15,120 per year

UK Tuition Fees 2025/26

Full time tuition fees: £7,500 per year

Part time tuition fees: £3,750 per year

International Tuition Fees 2025/26

Full time tuition fees: £32,400 per year

Part time tuition fees: £16,200 per year

These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions.

We are a department with many internationally recognised researchers and visiting academics, large groups of PhD students, research assistants, national and international projects, collaborations with other departments as well as links with industry. We offer an exciting environment and excellent opportunities for research.

Our PhD students have access to good library facilities, designated PhD offices within the Department where PhD students can dock an assigned laptop for use throughout their studies, Regular group seminars are organised providing PhD students chance to showcase their research and receive feedback from academic staff and peers, and college-based training in transferable and research skills.

The Department is located on the Strand Campus, in the heart of central London, close to the cultural activities of the West End and the South Bank, to the major departments of state at Whitehall, and to the leading financial institutions of the City, and within easy reach of major transport links. Our facilities are within easy reach of the British Computer Society and the Institute of Engineering & Technology (and the IET Library), with access to a formidable collection of scientific journals and other technical material.

The Department moved to the historic Bush House in the summer of 2017, featuring state-of-the-art teaching and office spaces. Although the Department is fairly large in size, there is a friendly and inclusive culture, with regular social and celebratory events to bring staff and students together. Our staff and students come from all over the world, which provides a rich environment for teaching and research. Diversity is positively encouraged - find out more about the work we’re doing to ensure an inclusive and supportive working environment.

The scope of our research is defined by the interests of our research groups.

Postgraduate training

Faculty and College induction courses are scheduled at the beginning of your degree to prepare you for life as a PhD student. All students are required to complete 10 days of training each year. There is a centrally provided programme of related and transferable skills training coordinated by the Centre for Doctoral Studies.

Research students are also encouraged to submit papers to conferences, and we try to provide financial support for them to travel to present their papers.

Our research students are also encouraged to teach alongside their studies to help prepare them for a potential future career in academia.

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Algorithms and Data Analysis
Algorithms and Data Analysis

The group develops algorithmic solutions and concrete implementations for various applications.

Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

The group studies design, modelling, analysis, verification and testing of networks and systems.

Distributed Artificial Intelligence
Distributed Artificial Intelligence

The group explores the use of AI in social and economic contexts where an intelligent entity may be interacting with other entities.

Human Centred Computing Research
Human Centred Computing Research

The group is concerned with the design, development and evaluation of human computer systems.

Reasoning and Planning
Reasoning and Planning

The group focuses on the fundamental AI challenge of creating, representing and reasoning.

Software Systems
Software Systems

The group studies design, modelling and engineering of software systems.

Key information

Award:
PhD
Study mode:
Full time
Part time
Duration:
3-4 years full time and 6-8 years part-time