MSc AI Ethics and Society at University of Leeds

Programme overview

A Masters developed and taught by the Leeds Institute for Societal Futures on the responsible and ethical use of AI, suited to students with a non-technical background.

Department: Leeds Institute for Societal Futures | Duration: 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Orientation modules in AI fundamentals and AI ethics are followed by compulsory modules including Deployment Dilemmas, Bias and (In)Justice in AI Systems, Democracy at stake: Power, Politics, and AI, and AI, Human Relationships and Futures of AI, with an option such as Law and Regulation of AI or the LISF Project Labs.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for roles such as AI ethics and responsible innovation adviser, policy analyst, public-sector AI expert and tech-sector ethics consultant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor degree with a 2:2 (hons) in a social science, humanities or STEM subject. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,400 for the whole programme (2027 entry) Source

International applicants: GBP 27,300 for the whole programme (2027 entry) Source

Intake: September 2027

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

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