Expected Academic Standard
Applicants for this course should have achieved a Good II.i Honours Degree.
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
Applicants are normally expected to a hold a 2i degree or higher from a UK university or an equivalent from an overseas university in a relevant subject.
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
Applicants to the programme are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the English language; students whose first language is not English must be able to satisfy the current English Language Competence requirements of the University’s Board of Graduate Studies in the year in which they apply for admission to the course.
Applicants for this course are also expected to have:
fluency in written and spoken English language;
demonstrable commitment to, and aptitude for, advancing the ethical use of AI in society; and
access to appropriate computer technology and internet service to allow for significant online participation, both synchronous and asynchronous;
We are able to consider 'non-standard' applicants who do not meet the standard academic criterion. In such cases, applicants will need to produce evidence of relevant and equivalent experience, and their suitability for the course.
The structure of the programme allows those in full-time employment, whether in the UK or abroad, to work and study at the same time. International students should check visa information on the ICE website.
University Minimum Academic Requirements
Language Requirement
IELTS (Academic)
| Element | Score |
|---|---|
| Listening | 7.0 |
| Writing | 7.0 |
| Reading | 7.0 |
| Speaking | 7.0 |
| Total | 7.5 |
TOEFL Internet Score
| Element | Score |
|---|---|
| Listening | 25 |
| Writing | 25 |
| Reading | 25 |
| Speaking | 25 |
| Total | 110 |
C1 Advanced
Score: Grade A & B (overall score of 193, with no element lower than 185 plus a Language Centre assessment)
C2 Proficiency
Score: Grade A, B, or C (with at least 200 with no element lower than 185).
Visa Information
No ATAS required