MPhil in Ethics of AI, Data and Algorithms
University of Cambridge
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MPhil - Master of Philosophy

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University of Cambridge

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OCT-25

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9 months

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MPhil - Master of Philosophy

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University of Cambridge

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OCT-25

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9 months

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The programme aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to contribute critically and constructively to cross-disciplinary research on AI, data and algorithms and their ethical and societal implications. It introduces students from diverse backgrounds to relevant research skills and specialist knowledge from a range of academic disciplines, and provides them with the opportunity to carry out focused research under close supervision by domain experts at the University.Learning ...Read more

The programme aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to contribute critically and constructively to cross-disciplinary research on AI, data and algorithms and their ethical and societal implications. It introduces students from diverse backgrounds to relevant research skills and specialist knowledge from a range of academic disciplines, and provides them with the opportunity to carry out focused research under close supervision by domain experts at the University.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

By the end of the course, students will have acquired:

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  • A deeper knowledge of the history, philosophy and theory of AI, data and algorithms
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  • an understanding of the capabilities of current and future digital technologies and their relation to wider society
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  • a critical perspective on the ethical challenges that arise from applications of AI, data and algorithms and how these sit within and interact with wider society
  • the conceptual understanding and analytic tools to evaluate and contribute to research on the nature, impacts and governance of AI, data and algorithms

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Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High II.i Honours Degree.

Tuition fees

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£16,854 per year

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Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

University Composition Fee: £16,854; Maintenance: £13,969.

£34,506 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

University Composition Fee: £34,506; Maintenance: £13,969.

£34,506 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

University Composition Fee: £34,506; Maintenance: £13,969.

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University of Cambridge
The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1TN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cambridge  0.6 miles away

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