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MSc Data and Artificial Intelligence Ethics

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Masters Degree Description

Develop interdisciplinary expertise in the ethical design, use, and governance of AI and data-intensive technologies, equipping you to navigate complex systems with fairness, transparency, and respect for human rights and social needs.

Entry Requirements

These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in any discipline.

We will also consider your application if you have other professional qualifications or experience; please contact us to check before you apply. In particular, we welcome applications from professionals with experience (e.g. working in companies, government, or third sector organisations) designing or implementing projects, programmes, or policies that aim to diminish inequalities.

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Module Details

You must take these courses
Data and Artificial Intelligence Ethics, Law and Governance (fusion on-site)
Must be taken during Semester 1

EFIE11159
10 credits
Ethical Data Futures (fusion on-site)
Must be taken during Semester 2

EFIE11027
10 credits
Knowledge Integration and Project Planning: Data and Artificial Intelligence Ethics (fusion on-site)
Must be passed and taken during Full Year

EFIE11201
20 credits
Futures Project: Data and Artificial Intelligence Ethics (fusion on-site)
Must be passed at 50% and taken during Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond

EFIE11209
40 credits
Data and Artificial Intelligence Ethics as a Practice (fusion on-site)
Must be taken during Semester 2

EFIE11312
10 credits
Futures Methods (fusion on-site)
Must be taken during Semester 1

EFIE11410
10 credits

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