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MA Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence

University of York

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    York campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Explore 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.

Assessment and feedback

Your work will be assessed in a variety of ways:

  • you'll write a 4,000-word essay for some modules
  • you'll write a research proposal and complete a reflective journal for the skills element of Research Skills and Dissemination Practice
  • you'll present a paper, chair a session, and complete a funding proposal for the dissemination element of Research Skills and Dissemination Practice

You will also receive assignments throughout your course which will provide constant feedback on your development and help prepare you for your assessments.

Careers and skills

Studying Philosophy develops skills that are highly sought after by employers and transferable to many different careers. Our MA will prepare you for careers including further academic work on the philosophy of AI, technology ethics and policy, and technology consulting. Our graduates have gone on to roles in marketing, education, finance, IT, the charity sector, tourism, and leisure industries, as well as into academia.

Career opportunities

  • Civil Service Fast Stream
  • Researcher
  • Marketing executive
  • Public affairs officer
  • Management trainee
  • Tech start-up advisor

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 25,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    York campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

Gold-standard teaching (TEF 2023), delivered by renowned researchers who use real-world expertise to equip students for a global workplace.
In the UK top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
Home to over 20,000 students from 150+ countries, creating a diverse, inclusive community and a lifelong global network enabled by York for Life programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    21st out of 117 3

    10th out of 47 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    155 68%

    28th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    96.0 96%

    6th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.69 67%

    112th

    29
  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    150 71%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    16th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    15th

    3

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