MA Philosophy & Artificial Intelligence at Northeastern University London

Programme overview

A philosophy master's examining AI from ethical, metaphysical, epistemological and political angles, including the nature of mind and computation and how intelligent systems shape society. No prior background in philosophy or programming is required, and an optional pathway develops programming and data analytics skills.

Faculty: Humanities | Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time or part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core courses Mind and Reality, Artificial Intelligence and Data Ethics, Minds and Machines, and Values and Society (15 credits each); two pathways chosen from Programming, Technology, AI and Human Values, Ethical Foundations, and Philosophical Foundations; and an essay- or project-based 60-credit dissertation.

Career pathways

Roles include AI ethics specialist, policy analyst or advisor, technology policy consultant, data ethics analyst and researcher in technology, ethics and AI governance, or doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typically a UK undergraduate degree with at least a second-class (2:2) honours, or international equivalent; mature applicants and professionals with relevant experience or equivalent qualifications are also considered. Applications are assessed on the application form, reference and personal statement. IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component (or equivalent, e.g. PTE Academic 60 with 55 in each component) if English is not the applicant's native language.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,195 for the whole programme (September 2026). Tuition fee for September 2026 entry before scholarship (home 10% scholarship reduces to £10,975; international 15% scholarship reduces to £13,192). Source

International applicants: GBP 15,520 for the whole programme (September 2026). Tuition fee for September 2026 entry before scholarship (home 10% scholarship reduces to £10,975; international 15% scholarship reduces to £13,192). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.nulondon.ac.uk/application/

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