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MA AI and Creative Media at Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Our new MA AI and Creative Media combines critical thinking with hands-on creative practice to provide you with a unique opportunity to explore the impact of artificial intelligence technologies on the arts, media and creative industries.

Faculty: Birkbeck Business School  |  Duration: One year full-time, on campus; Two years part-time, on campus  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: October 2027 | January 2028  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this course you will consider how AI technologies present opportunities and challenges for creative media artists working within cultural industries. You will be encouraged to undertake critical experimentation with AI within the fields of digital image and video production, creative writing and performance, while developing your understanding of the need for effective methods of working with these technologies ethically and responsibly. Compulsory modules include Critical and Creative AI, Digital Culture, The History and Foundations of AI.

Career pathways

Graduates in this MA AI and Creative Media can go on to follow career paths in roles such as: digital designer, creative media artist, project manager, policy adviser, educator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a second-class honours degree (2:2), or equivalent, in any area of study. English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,835 a year (2027/28). Part-time home students; One year full-time or two years part-time, on campus, starting in October 2027 Source

International applicants: GBP 11,610 a year (2027/28). Part-time international students; One year full-time or two years part-time, on campus, starting in October 2027 Source

Intake: October 2027 | January 2028

Duration: One year full-time, on campus; Two years part-time, on campus

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