Overview

AI is transforming the world around us. From how doctors make decisions, to how housing is allocated or how police and governments act; the impact of artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction. It’s becoming integral in our everyday lives. Join AI Ethics and Society offered by University of Leeds .

Key facts

This Masters degree will provide you with trailblazing tools in ethical AI to become a holistic and strategic expert on AI’s role in society. The course is ideal for those with a non-technical background, whilst also offering a rare combination of complementary skills for those with technical experience.

Developed and taught by Leeds Institute for Societal Futures, you'll focus on real-world scenarios, working collaboratively across disciplines and sectors to find ethical and responsible solutions to the challenges of AI.

You’ll engage with the big questions around the hopes and harms of AI in society, such as:

Who controls the future of AI?

How can AI be deployed to narrow gaps between the rich and poor?

What is the role of AI in the ‘fake news’ culture of misinformation and disinformation?

How important is it to build public trust in AI?

How are industry and policy reacting to the implementation of AI?

How will we shape the rules and governance of AI?

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Knowledge Futures and Interdisciplinary Skills Training

Advanced Computer Science

Deployment Dilemmas

Bias and (In)Justice in AI Systems

Democracy at stake: Power, Democracy, and AI

AI, Human Relationships and Futures of AI

Law and Regulation of AI

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Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-14 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-24 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Artificial Intelligence Ethics View 55 other Masters in Ethics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A bachelor's degree with a 2:2 (hons) in a social science, humanities or STEM subject.

An honours bachelor degree in a social science or humanities or STEM subject, with at least two years relevant professional experience – from the below list (further relevant experience can be articulated in application):
AI Ethics / Responsible Innovation Advisor
Policy Analyst (Tech/Ethics)
Government/ Public-sector Expert for Ethical Deployment of AI Systems
Communications or Public Engagement Specialist (AI and Society)
Tech Sector Consultant (Ethics and Governance)
Creative Industries Ethics Consultant
Researcher in AI and Society (Academic, Industry, Public Sector)
Advisor on AI in Education, Health, Mental Health, Government/ governance

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Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 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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