MSc Language Technology and Artificial Intelligence

MSc Language Technology and Artificial Intelligence at Durham University

AI is changing how the world translates, learns and communicates.

On the MSc Language Technology and Artificial Intelligence, you will combine AI, programming and data analysis with linguistic and cultural expertise. No previous programming experience is required. Learn how to apply AI across translation, localisation, communication and language education so you can be part of the change.

Explore the course

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New programme in development, planned start date October 2027.

Combine your expertise with practical AI skills

Language technologies need more than technical expertise. They also require an understanding of meaning, context, culture, pedagogy and human needs.

This programme brings these perspectives together, preparing you to:

build practical skills in AI, programming and data analysis;
evaluate the capabilities and limitations of language technologies;
apply AI across translation, localisation, communication and education;
contribute to the responsible and continuous improvement of emerging technologies;
collaborate confidently across technical and non-technical teams.

If you want to develop your advanced language skills for an AI-driven world and play an active role in shaping language technologies, this is the programme for you. The MSc in Language Technology and Artificial Intelligence equips you with the technical and interdisciplinary skills to evaluate, apply and improve these technologies throughout your career.

Assistant Professor Jin Huang

Programme Director MSc Language Technology and AI

Who is the programme for?

The programme is designed for graduates and professionals interested in the relationship between language and AI.

It may be particularly relevant if you have a background in:

languages or linguistics;
translation or localisation;
communication, media or publishing;
education or language teaching;
humanities or related disciplines.

You do not need previous experience in programming or computer science. You will build on your existing skills and develop foundations as part of the programme.

What you will study

Your studies may include programming, data analysis, AI in the language industries, Digital Humanities, translation and localisation technologies, language analytics and computer-assisted language learning.

Through practical work and an independent dissertation or project, you will have opportunities to apply your learning to language-related questions and challenges.

Graduates will be equipped to apply their language expertise and AI skills to real-world challenges in language learning, translation, and multilingual communication, helping to shape the future of language technologies.

Assistant Professor Michael Barcomb

Programme Director MSc Language Technology and AI

From skills to careers

You will develop skills in	How you could apply them	Potential career areas
Programming, data analysis and computational methods	Analyse language data and support the development of language technologies	Language technology, language data analysis and applied AI
AI evaluation and responsible implementation	Assess the quality, limitations and suitability of AI tools	AI implementation, responsible AI and digital innovation
Translation and localisation technologies	Improve multilingual content, tools and workflows	Translation technology and localisation technology
Linguistic and cultural analysis	Help technologies respond to different languages, cultures and user needs	Multilingual content strategy and global communication
AI-supported language education	Evaluate and develop technology-supported learning experiences	Educational technology, language learning technology and instructional design
Interdisciplinary communication	Work between technical specialists, language professionals and organisational teams	Technology consultancy, AI-enabled communication and project roles

Career opportunities will depend on your previous experience, chosen areas of study and professional interests. The programme will give you a distinctive combination of technical, linguistic and intercultural skills that can be applied across a range of industries.