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    AI Ethics and Society

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    Cambridge, GBMStIn-person21 months
    £39,198.00
    Tuition
    over 21mo
    45
    Cohort
    students
    180
    Credits
    £85.00
    App fee

    AI Ethics and Society at University of Cambridge is a 180-credit, 21-month, in-person MSt program based in Cambridge, GB. Tuition is £39,198.

    About the program

    The program addresses ethical and societal challenges from AI applications, covering privacy, surveillance, justice, fairness, algorithmic bias, misinformation, Big Data, and responsible innovation. It draws on history, philosophy, governance, and science and technology studies to develop critical skills for identifying and addressing these issues.

    Focus: both
    CUG Subject Ranking 2nd, CUG Ranking 1st (Complete University Guide 2026)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Feb 26, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Total 110 (Listening 25, Writing 25, Reading 25, Speaking 25)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Total 7.5 (Listening 7.0, Writing 7.0, Reading 7.0, Speaking 7.0)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £19,860.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does AI Ethics and Society at University of Cambridge cost?
    The total estimated tuition for AI Ethics and Society at University of Cambridge is £39,198 across 180 required credits.
    Is AI Ethics and Society at University of Cambridge online or in-person?
    AI Ethics and Society at University of Cambridge is offered in-person.
    How long does AI Ethics and Society at University of Cambridge take to complete?
    AI Ethics and Society at University of Cambridge is structured around 21 months and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for AI Ethics and Society at University of Cambridge?
    Per the program's published guidance: UK High II.i Honours Degree (high upper second-class: at least 67%)
    How large is the AI Ethics and Society at University of Cambridge cohort?
    AI Ethics and Society at University of Cambridge typically enrolls around 45 students per cohort.