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Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Course overview
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Digital education and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming how learning is designed, delivered, and experienced. From adaptive systems to data-informed decision-making, these developments are creating powerful opportunities to enhance engagement, accessibility, and informed educational changes.
This course enables you to critically engage with these changes, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to design meaningful, ethical, and effective digital learning experiences in an AI-driven world.
As part of this course, you’ll:
- Evaluate and synthesise different approaches to using digital technologies and AI in education
- Examine the societal, technological, and educational questions shaping digital learning in the age of AI
- Reflect critically on your own professional practice through key concepts in digital education and AI
- Debate contemporary issues affecting educators, including the opportunities and challenges presented by AI in education
- Select and apply appropriate research methods to investigate digital education further
- Devise and sustain critical arguments informed by theory, research, policy, and professional practice in educational technology
Transform your professional practice
This online MSc is designed to help you enhance, reimagine, or future-proof your professional practice. Whether you’re a teacher, lecturer, trainer, or educational professional, you’ll develop the confidence to critically evaluate how digital education and AI can support meaningful and inclusive learning.
Apply your learning across diverse settings
With a strong applied focus, you’ll explore how educational technology, digital strategies, and AI-informed approaches can be seamlessly integrated into your own professional setting. This master’s course empowers you to make well-informed decisions regarding educational design, delivery, and innovation, with a focus on AI for educators. The global nature of the course means your expertise remains relevant across diverse educational settings and international contexts.
Your academic community
We’re passionate about education and its power to shape lives. At Leeds Beckett University, you’ll join a vibrant academic community committed to exploring the transformative potential of education. Our expert team brings extensive experience across digital education, professional identity, leadership, and educational change, supporting you to engage critically with both theory and practice.
Collaborate to discover more
You’ll also collaborate with peers from a variety of educational backgrounds and international contexts, creating a rich environment to exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and learn from diverse perspectives.
Why study the MSc Digital Education & AI course at Leeds Beckett University?
- Future-focused expertise – develop a critical understanding of how artificial intelligence in education is reshaping teaching, learning, and decision-making
- Practice-led learning – develop effective teaching strategies using digital tools and AI for educators to enhance learning
- Flexible online study – join a diverse academic community from anywhere in the world
- Expert teaching team – learn from experienced professionals across digital education and educational change
- Globally relevant perspective – build knowledge you can apply across educational settings internationally
Everything you need to know
Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.
Entry requirements
Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
Fees and funding
Fees and funding
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
Funding support for your studies
Discover more about our range of postgraduate funding options including a Master's Loan of up to £13,206, and our 20% alumni discount*
*Terms apply
Your future in our hands
There’s a lot to consider when choosing a course. Take a look at the team you’ll be working with, employability statistics and career prospects to help make up your mind.
Career Prospects
As someone working in the educational sphere, this online MSc course will strengthen your ability to critically evaluate and influence digital learning across educational and training environments. You’ll develop a nuanced understanding of how digital education and AI are influencing teaching and learning, while building the confidence to lead informed, ethical, and effective change in your own practice.
On completion, you’ll be equipped with both a future-focused perspective and practical experience of developing digital learning approaches tailored to your context.
Whether you want to enhance your current role or move into specialist digital learning leadership, this course can support progression across a range of educational settings, including roles such as:
- Learning technologist
- Digital learning lead
- Educational consultant
- Digital innovation manager
- Academic development lead
- Training and development manager
The course also provides a strong foundation for further academic study, including doctoral research in artificial intelligence in education, digital education, educational innovation, or related fields.
Studying the MSc Digital Education & AI could be one of the best moves an educator can make right now. It’s not just about learning how to use new technology, it’s about gaining the confidence to develop and lead learning and teaching in the modern world. You’ll explore how to use digital approaches to make lessons more personalised and engaging for your students. This is a toolkit for staying relevant in education and making sure our learners are ready for the future of work.”
Dr Steve Burton
Head of Subject
Meri Nasilyan
Course Director / Carnegie School of Education
Course Director for Digital Pedagogy
Dr Steve Burton
Head of Subject / Carnegie School of Education
Dr Steve Burton is the Head of Subject for Digital Transformative Education in the Carnegie School of Education. He undertakes research in digital learning, and lectures in the areas of digital learning, safeguarding, digital safety, leadership, and professionalism in education.
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