MPhil in Human-Inspired Artificial Intelligence
Find out more about CHIA’s MPhil Programme
At a glance
Duration
The MPhil is a 9-month programme of full-time study combining taught modules and supervised research. If taken on a part-time basis, the course will be a 21-month programme.
Key Dates
Applications have now closed for the academic year 2025-2026.
Applications open for 2026-2027: September 3, 2025
Applications deadline: December 2, 2025
Course Starts: October 1, 2026
Qualification
Master of Philosophy in Human-Inspired Artificial Intelligence
Module
The taught elements include a core module “Introduction to Human-Inspired AI” and four elective modules. Throughout the course, students take elective modules in their specific areas of interest. These modules cover skills as well as specialist knowledge in the areas of fundamentals of human-inspired AI, responsible AI, social and interactive AI, health AI, among others.
Dissertation
For their supervised research, students work individually with supervisors to produce a dissertation of up to 15,000 words. Topics for the research dissertation are chosen by students in consultation with their supervisor.
Students receive marks and examiners’ reports for each piece of assessed written work as well as termly reports from the Course Leaders.
About the MPhil
CHIA’s new MPhil in Human-Inspired Artificial Intelligence is designed to equip the next generation of AI researchers, technologists, and leaders with the skills needed to develop human-centred, human-compatible, responsible and socially beneficial AI technologies. The course teaches students technical, cross-disciplinary and research skills in AI, and provides them with the opportunity to carry out focused research under supervision by domain experts at the University. Students will be educated in an interdisciplinary environment where they can get access to the technical, human, ethical and industrial aspects of AI. They will acquire specialist knowledge and transferable skills that will put them in an ideal position to pursue AI-related careers in academia, industry, policy and civil society. For those intending to go on to doctoral studies, the course will provide the skills needed to prepare a well-planned PhD proposal.
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