New Delhi, Delhi, 16th of March, 2026 : The University of Leeds is now inviting applications for its full-time, 12-month MSc in AI Ethics and Society, commencing in September 2026. This forward-looking programme is designed to prepare the next generation of leaders to navigate the complex ethical, societal, and governance challenges posed by artificial intelligence. Students gain strategic insight into how AI shapes public life, from policymaking to trust and accountability, while learning to design responsible systems that serve society.
Offered by the Leeds Institute for Societal Futures, the programme delivers a truly interdisciplinary education, integrating expertise from philosophy, social sciences, public policy, and technology. Alongside core modules in AI and ethics, students engage in challenge-based learning to address real-world dilemmas, covering topics such as bias in AI, power and democracy in automated systems, human-AI interaction, and the evolution of knowledge in a digital age. The curriculum is further enriched through contributions from industry experts, policymakers, and NGOs, ensuring teaching is closely aligned with contemporary debates surrounding AI.
Entry Requirements: First class or grade equivalent undergraduate degree in a relevant subject from a recognised Indian university.
Start Date: September 2026
Application Deadline: 31st July 2026
Duration: 12 months (full-time)
English Language Requirements: Students will need Standard XII English at 70% or 75% depending on the state board, or IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
Tuition: £26,500 (31,18,549.15 INR approx)
Scholarship Details:
· £6,000 International Masters Regional Scholarships for all Indian students
· International Excellence Scholarship for Indian Students – 500 awards with up to a 50% fee reduction available for international students.
Industry Exposure under UoL’s Global Industry Programme: While studying at Leeds, students have a unique opportunity to gain real-world industry consultancy experience through a two-week virtual Global Industry Programme. This not only helps them build valuable industry connections but also develops practical and professional skills that help them stand out in the competitive graduate job market.
Career Opportunities: This course prepares graduates for a fast-growing job market shaped by the widespread use of AI across all sectors. It equips them to take on roles focused on the ethical, responsible and well-governed implementation of AI, supporting careers in consulting, policymaking, technology, government and compliance. Graduates will be ready for emerging roles in AI ethics and regulation, including positions such as AI ethics or responsible innovation advisor, policy analyst, public-sector specialist for ethical AI deployment, communications and engagement roles, tech-sector governance consultant, creative industries ethics advisor, researcher in AI and society, or advisor on AI in areas such as education, health and government.
How to Apply: Please visit https://www.leeds.ac.uk/masters-applying/doc/apply-masters-courses
For more information: https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/k164/ai-ethics-and-society-msc
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS:
The University of Leeds is a world top 100 university (QS World University Rankings 2026) and one of the UK’s largest institutions, with over 39,000 students from 135 countries. Renowned globally for the quality of our teaching and research, we are the 6th most targeted university by the UK’s top graduate employers (High Fliers 2025) and offer outstanding career prospects.
Our campus is a short walk from Leeds city centre—the UK’s largest economy outside London and a hub for major employers and scale-ups in fintech, data and AI, digital, healthtech, creative industries, advanced manufacturing, and more. With lower living costs than London, strong industry links, and excellent connectivity, Leeds combines affordability with opportunity.
As a Russell Group university with a proven track record in spin-outs and start-ups, we provide access to world-class research, industry partnerships, and entrepreneurial initiatives—connecting students directly to Leeds’ thriving economy and providing a launchpad for ambitious global careers. www.leeds.ac.uk.
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