University of York
Master of Arts in Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence
The Master of Arts in Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence in Computer and Information Systems is offered by University of York.
Program Length: 1 YEAR.
Master of Arts in Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence offered by the University of York
Explore social, political, ethical and conceptual issues in AIExplore the ways in which artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping our lives and raising complex social, political, ethical and conceptual questions.On this MA you can study issues in AI and investigate them through your own research. You can choose from a wide range of option modules. You'll also be able to create a substantial piece of research following your own interests, with our support. You'll develop valuable transferable skills in research, analysis, critical thinking and presentation which will be essential if you are thinking of continuing to study to PhD level. The skills that you develop on the course will also equip you for a range of careers, including work with technology ethics and policy, and technology consulting.You’ll join our postgraduate community across both the Department of Philosophy and the Humanities Research Centre, and participate in our broad and diverse research culture.
Course contentYou'll study philosophical issues surrounding artificial intelligence and machine learning. Teaching will be research-led, drawing on our strong and diverse research community. You'll learn about dissertation preparation, and will work on postgraduate research skills. During your third term you and your peers will hold an in-house conference.You’ll receive encouragement, support and guidance in selecting and independently studying ideas of personal interest to you.Course structure for part-time studyYear 1: Topics in the Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence and two option modules.Year 2: Research Skills and Dissemination Practice, two option modules and your dissertation.ModulesYou'll study two core modules, four option modules and your dissertation. Option modules will vary from year to year according to staff availability. The availability of each option module is subject to a minimum enrolment.Core modules (20 credits each)Research Skills and Dissemination PracticeTopics in the Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence
Option modules (20 credits each)Advanced Topics in Buddhist PhilosophyAdvanced Topics in EthicsAdvanced Topics in Political PhilosophyAgency and ActionBetween Tradition and Silence: Maimonides and Crescas on GodComparative Analytic TheologyHuman and Machine CreativityMA Project EssayNon-Classical LogicProperty, Privacy, and ConsentReading PhilosophyResponsibility for Consequences: Morality, Law and CausationScience-Engaged Analytic TheologySocial Justice and Political EconomyThe Arts and the MindThe Nature of GriefThe Phenomenon of LonelinessTime, Tense, and ExistenceTopics in Consciousness and Representation