MSc in Law, Governance and Artificial Intelligence at University of Oxford

Programme overview

The MSc in Law, Governance and Artificial Intelligence is a new interdisciplinary master's course developed jointly by the Faculty of Law and the Department of Politics and International Relations. It combines practical computational skills with a theoretical understanding of the law and governance of AI, for students from a wide range of academic backgrounds.

Faculty: Faculty of Law / Department of Politics and International Relations (Social Sciences Division) | Department: Faculty of Law and Department of Politics and International Relations | Duration: 12 months, full time | Intake: 1 October 2027 (2027-28 entry) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take two compulsory modules, Approaches to Law, Governance and AI and Computational Social Science in Law and Governance (machine learning, AI tools and LLMs), and undertake a Capstone Practical Group Project with industry mentors through the third term and summer. They also take electives from law (one two-term course or two one-term courses, e.g. AI and Data Law, Regulation, Competition Law) or politics (e.g. International Political Economy, The Politics and Government of China).

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for careers in technology governance, public policy, law, regulation, consulting, research and AI-driven innovation, with the Capstone Project providing links to industry mentors and potential clients.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in any discipline, with preference for applicants with experience of law, governance, working with data or computational backgrounds (minimum GPA 3.5/4.0 for US degrees). No GRE/GMAT. Three referees (at least two academic), transcripts, personal statement (max 300 words) and a written work essay of up to 2,000 words. Interviews not normally held. English language (University higher level): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 (minimum Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24); C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 191 overall and 185 per component; Oxford Test of English Advanced 165 overall and 155 per component. Tests must be taken within two years of the start date. Application deadline: 12:00 UK time, 27 January 2027 (2027-28 entry).

Domestic applicants: GBP 34,850 a year (2027/28). Home fee, annual course fee Source

International applicants: GBP 52,630 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee, annual course fee Source

Intake: 1 October 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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