Artificial Intelligence, Society and Global Challenges

World leading academics from across Lancaster's Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences share the latest developments in this dynamic field. What does the rapid escalation in AI capabilities and implementation mean to society? What are the major concerns for leaders and organisations at local, national and global level? How can we ensure benefits are realised and pitfalls avoided?

The specialist knowledge you’ll gain on Lancaster’s MA in Artificial Intelligence, Society and Global Challenges will prepare you for a wide variety of roles on both private and public sectors.

Why Lancaster?

• Study AI from a unique interdisciplinary perspective that intersects technology and humanities
• Develop the skills, knowledge and experience to understand, communicate and react to AI’s global impact across diverse industries
• Learn leadership skills that will equip you to navigate difficult decision-making
• Study for a career in a fast-paced industry, where new roles are constantly being created
• Work collaboratively with students across our suite of master’s courses to build your own professional network
• Acquire practical, hands-on-skills to use and work with cutting-edge AI technologies

Leadership in the age of AI

This course is designed for those in or aspiring to leadership roles that require sound knowledge of technological advancements in AI combined with the impact this is having on the world around us.

The acceleration of AI innovation across the globe has triggered fears of loss of control, privacy and human value. How valid are these fears? How may they be countered? What sectors are being impacted? And what ethical considerations should we take into account when evaluating the use of AI in society?

By exploring humanity’s enduring fascination with creating intelligence machines and examining the latest applications across sectors, you’ll gain the skills to tackle AI’s challenges while critically assessing its benefits. Knowledge of critical concepts, theories and practices drawn from across the arts, humanities, and social sciences, will help you to understand the views of different stakeholders and unravel the complexities at the intersection of AI and society.

Collaboration in practice

The School of Global Affairs offers three master’s degrees that share a common ethos and course structure. Each provides distinctive yet interconnected opportunities to develop the skills, knowledge, relationships and partnerships needed to meet the global challenges of our time.

You’ll take part in subject-specific modules designed to build in-depth knowledge of AI technology, society and global challenges. You’ll assess, engage in and create responses to real-world issues.

In studio modules you’ll work on live briefs and develop practical skills in using cutting-edge AI technologies, assessing ethical dimensions, and unpacking the societal costs and benefits.

On leadership modules, you’ll join with students from other master’s cohorts on projects and use generative, collaborative thinking to create innovative solutions that are relevant to diverse external stakeholders.

Working with students from our other cohorts will bring you into contact with those specialising in sustainability and the environment, and health and medical humanities. You’ll experience the benefits that harnessing skills and knowledge from diverse groups and subjects can bring.

You’ll have the opportunity to tailor your final project to draw on your academic, personal or professional experience. A range of innovative assessment types will give you the freedom to represent your chosen topic creatively and persuasively.

A new type of leader

With its dedicated leadership module, this course prepares you for a future as a collaborative change-maker. The course challenges traditional views of leadership. It adopts an understanding of inclusive leadership that is grounded in critical, creative and collaborative skills.

By taking this interdisciplinary approach and engaging in the discourses of leadership ethics in relation to AI innovation, you’ll be equipped to perform a wide array of roles in this rapidly evolving domain.

You’ll benefit from Lancaster’s rich, collaborative academic environment, being able to participate actively in research events and opportunities provided by the Lancaster University.

Flexible study options

Study alongside work and other commitments by taking this course on a part-time basis. Running over two years, you take a selection of the modules each year.

We will liaise with you over your choice of optional modules and your schedule, so that you can successfully balance your work and other commitments alongside the master’s programme.

As a BSc Marketing and Design student, you will be equipped with a strong foundation in the principles and practices of both marketing and design. Throughout the course, you will gain a deep understanding of the complementary and contrasting theoretical frameworks of marketing and design while developing essential design research skills and sharpening your critical thinking. You will learn how to respond to design briefs with creative experimentation and compelling visualisations. You will be able to commission design projects and effectively manage marketing strategies across diverse areas, from packaging to online advertising.

Careers

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