MSc Global Communication Management and AI at University of Surrey

This course is subject to validation You will become a proficient AI user in the field of language and multilingual communication, rather than a technical AI developer. Your focus will be on leadership, governance, regulation, ethics, strategy and technology, plus human/AI collaboration.

Department: Literature and Languages  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The global language industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the rapid integration of AI, the proliferation of digital content, and the increasing complexity of multilingual communication across institutional and professional contexts. to address complex multilingual communication challenges, such as coordinating large-scale multilingual campaigns and events, managing translation and localisation of content across multiple markets, adapting global messages to local linguistic and cultural contexts, and designing multilingual communication strategies for public services. that integrate human-led, AI-mediated and hybrid processes. You will learn how to evaluate communication needs, select appropriate approaches and technologies, assure quality, and support teams as roles, skills and practices evolve in response to AI.

Career pathways

As a graduate of the MSc Global Communication Management and AI you’ll be well placed to pursue career opportunities in businesses, public-sector organisations, NGOs, and international institutions operating in multilingual and multicultural environments. The language services industry continues to grow despite a challenging international economic climate.

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