MSc Digital Society & Critical AI at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The Masters in Digital Society & Critical AI is an innovative programme that equips you to critically examine and shape the role of AI, data and digital technologies in society. Grounded in sociology and cultural studies, you will develop the analytical, theoretical and practical skills to understand the societal impacts of emerging technologies and explore cutting-edge approaches to creating more ethical and inclusive digital futures.

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take three core courses (Digital Societies - The Living Lab; Digital Technology and Society: Critical Perspectives; Working with Data and AI in Research Practice) and three optional courses from sociology, media and related areas, then complete a Digital Project Portfolio.

Career pathways

Graduates can pursue careers in policy and governance (shaping AI, data and digital policy), technology and industry roles requiring critical data and AI literacy such as ethics and user research, NGOs and civic organisations, and research and academia including PhDs in sociology, media and digital studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Upper second-class (2.1) honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in most Social Science or Humanities subjects. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0 (IELTS One Skill Retake accepted; General Training not accepted); equivalent TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1/C2, LanguageCert, Duolingo and other listed tests are accepted, taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date; a degree from a majority-English-speaking country may be accepted instead. International applicants for September 2027 entry apply in rounds: Round 1 1 October to 5 November 2026 (decision by 18 December 2026), Round 2 to 17 December 2026, Round 3 to 4 February 2027, Round 4 to 25 March 2027, Round 5 to 13 May 2027, Round 6 14 May to 8 July 2027 (decision by 29 July 2027). UK applicants: 24 August 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,481 for the whole programme (2027-28). Full-time (Home & RUK) Source

International applicants: GBP 27,390 for the whole programme (2027-28). Full-time (International & EU) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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