In the era of rapid technological advancement, Artificial Intelligence has emerged as a transformative force with the potential to revolutionise various aspects of human life. However, this technological evolution raises many ethical questions requiring immediate attention and thoughtful consideration.

This unique micro-credential integrates social and ethical perspectives to explore foundational issues in Artificial Intelligence (AI). It provides practical skills in analysing ethical frameworks, bias, privacy, and AI safety. It also examines AI’s influence on society, including the future of work and AI’s effect on the environment. Learners will also gain practical expertise in defining the scope of audit efforts, including determining the objective for assessment and specifying which aspects of the AI system will be scrutinised. It adopts multidisciplinary perspectives from various disciplines, including philosophy, law, computing, information and communication studies, political economy, and environmental studies, to provide essential skills in the ethical dimensions inherent in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.

• Entry requirements are a primary degree with a minimum of 2.2 classification, second class honours, grade two or international equivalent.
• Applications may also be considered from those with significant, relevant, practical experience on a case-by-case basis.Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency as per UCD’s minimum requirements.