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MSc AI and Government

UK

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What will I learn?

Be at the forefront of a groundbreaking movement that is reshaping the landscape of government and public policy.

Our new MSc AI and Government programme offers an interdisciplinary learning experience that combines technical skills in artificial intelligence with an understanding of government and public policy.

Get ahead of the competition by learning how to make data-driven decisions within government and policymaking, whilst also understanding the unique challenges of using AI in the public sector.

Forge your future with our brand-new exciting MSc AI and Government programme and explore how technology and public policy can integrate to create lasting change.

Who is this course for?

This programme is for those who are interested in exploring the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and government, learning how to use data science to make real-life impact. This programme is for those from a social science academic background (or a related discipline) who can evidence having studied at least one quantitative module during their Bachelor’s degree.

Employability

With the ever-increasing demand for Artificial Intelligence and data-driven decision-making, our MSc AI and Government programme will help you to get ahead of the competition by equipping you with a wide range of highly sought after skills by employers in government, international organisations, NGOs, and the private sector.

You will develop key transferable skills such as technical expertise, policy analysis, interdisciplinary thinking, ethical awareness, project management and communication skills.

Graduates from this programme will be well-prepared for careers in the public sector, international organisations, non-governmental organisations, and industry.

Which department am I in?

University of Birmingham

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£25,290.00 (US$ 32,660) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

University of Birmingham

Edgbaston,

Birmingham,

B15 2TT, CENTRAL ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in social science(or a related discipline) from a UK university; or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. All applicants must provide evidence of successfully completing at least one advanced module in quantitative methods, statistics, data science or econometrics during their Bachelor's degree. Relevant practical or professional experience in a related area may also be taken into account. This could include having worked for at least two years in a public sector organisation, think tank, international organisation, public policy consulting role, or in a data science position. The key criteria are having applicable work experience of two or more years duration in a field connected to public policy or data science. IELTS 6.5 (no less that 6.0 in any band) or equivalent.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

Pathways options

Offered by other partners

This university accepts pathways courses from
  • Kaplan International College (KIC) London - Kaplan UK
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About University of Birmingham

The university is known globally for its pioneering research – students benefit from trailblazing discoveries that impact international society.

  • One of the world’s top research-intensive universities
  • Based in Europe’s youngest city
  • 5 colleges offering hundreds of study options
  • Plenty of dedicated international student support