Overview

The AI, Ethics and Society course offered at Birkbeck, University of London is designed to equip you with a deep understanding of the intricate relationship between artificial intelligence technologies and societal values. The curriculum is crafted to address the decision-making processes of AI, emphasising fairness, biases, security risks and privacy concerns. It investigates how these technological advancements influence politics, personal relationships and societal structures across various domains.

Careers and employability

On successfully graduating from this MA AI, Ethics and Society you will have gained an array of important transferable skills, including:

applying theories and frameworks to real-world scenarios
developing and critiquing policies
critical thinking
debating and discussing complex ideas
effective communication.

Graduates from this course will be equipped to follow career paths in a wide range of roles, including in:

management
research and academia
analytics
law.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Algorithms and the Law
Analytic Tools for Data Science
Big Data Management
Critical and Creative AI
Data Visualization and Communication
Demystifying Computing with Python

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-14 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-10 00:00:00 , International

More details

The university recommends that applicants apply as early as possible and at least six weeks before the start of term.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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62

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

At least a second-class honours degree (2:2), or equivalent, in any area of study.
We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential.
On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20340 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11070 GBP / year

≈ 11070 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time home students: £5,535 per year
Part-time international students: £10,170 per year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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