University of Birmingham - College of Social Sciences
MSc in AI and Government
Birmingham, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 30,370 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* deadline for International students I 29 August 2025 deadline for Home students
** for full-time International students | part-time International students: £15,185 per year for full-time UK students: £11,740 | part-time UK students: £5,870 per year
Key Summary
Invest in your future by gaining essential skills in AI and policy, tackle real-world challenges, and become a leader at the forefront of ethical tech and governance, driving impactful change in society.
What makes this course different?
With its interdisciplinary approach, blending computer science and political science to tackle AI's impact on governance our MSc AI and Government course offers hands-on experience with real-world datasets, emphasising ethical AI use. You'll benefit from a cutting-edge curriculum, expert faculty, and practical problem-solving across the public sector. With its focus on global and local AI policy, you will graduate ready for impactful roles in both international and public sector settings.
- Interdisciplinary Expertise: Combine computer science and political science studies to tackle AI's impact on governance and policy.
- Hands-On Experience: Engage in real-world projects using AI to address public sector challenges from health to infrastructure.
- Ethical AI Focus: Emphasises responsible AI use, integrating ethical considerations with technical skills.
- Versatile Career Paths: Feel prepared and confident to take on roles in policy advising, technology consulting, innovation, and academia.
Postgraduate Masters Loan
To help with the cost of studies, this loan is available to all UK students. You can use this loan towards fees, maintenance or other costs at your own discretion. It’s available for all full-time, part-time and distance learning Masters programmes, as long as you don’t already have a Masters qualification (or equivalent).If you’re a student from Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, you can apply for Masters loans from your country’s government.
Scholarships
To help you afford your studies, we’ve put more than £33 million into student support and scholarships. We also offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finances.
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Module information
The programme is composed of six 20-credit core modules completed by 20 credits to choose across a range of optional International Development modules. To complete this and graduate with the 180 credits that will award you the MSc, you will have to undertake a 60-credit dissertation project.
The modules listed below are an indication only and may be subject to change. Occasionally, it may be necessary to make changes to modules, for example, to ensure they remain current and relevant.
As a research-intensive University, our teaching is informed by the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff. For more information on the circumstances in which the University may need to make changes to modules, please refer to the Terms and Conditions for applicants.
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Our innovative MSc in AI and Government helps you tackle the technical and ethical complexities of AI in governance, preparing you to be a part of the next generation of public policy leaders. Gain hands-on experience in AI, machine learning, and ethical governance, opening doors to influential roles in policy advising, consulting, and academia within government agencies, international organisations, or advocacy groups.