Poised at the intersection of the humanities and technology, the MA Philosophy & Artificial Intelligence combines the exploration of theoretical and ethical issues related to computing, data, and information processing with opportunities to develop some of the data science skills that underpin recent advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence. Engaging an inherently fascinating subject matter, this cutting-edge master's degree can equip you with a combination of analytical, technical, ethical, and communications skills that is highly sought by employers.
The MA Philosophy & Artificial Intelligence combines exploration of a range of philosophical issues, including ethical issues related to computer data, with opportunities to develop the skills and techniques of data science. Poised at the intersection of the humanities and technology, this innovative master's degree can equip you with the combination of thinking, communication, and technical skills currently sought by employers in sectors ranging from financial and professional services to the creative industries, government and policy-making.
Presupposing no background in either philosophy or programming ensures students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed for graduate study in philosophy and offers opportunities to acquire relevant coding abilities, and detailed knowledge of the techniques of data science that underpin recent advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence, should students so desire.
At the same time, the programme allows for a progressive exploration of ethical and other philosophical issues arising in this area, with courses directly addressing them, and a dissertation devoted to a detailed investigation of an approved topic of the student’s choosing.