MSc Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability

SOAS University of London

The MSc Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability at SOAS is designed for students seeking to study the interactions between AI and sustainability, in combination with a thorough understanding of related economic, political, social and developmental processes.

AI’s substantial energy demands pose challenges for tackling the environmental crisis, while AI applications can enhance a more efficient use of natural resources. At the same time, the rapid expansion of AI raises pressing ethical issues that need to be assessed through a social justice lens.

Drawing on SOAS’s world-leading research in sustainability and AI, the curriculum is shaped by a Global South perspective, emphasising context-sensitive data practices grounded in diverse epistemologies, ethical approaches and developmental priorities. Students in this programme have the opportunity to work with real-world data and AI applications, critically evaluating their implications for living within planetary boundaries and addressing social challenges.