On completion of this module, you will:
Have developed a high-level understanding of what ‘artificial intelligence’ actually is and an awareness of its challenges in practice.
Understand the role of public law in ensuring optimal use of algorithmic decision making (ADM) systems.
Have gained critical insights into the central positions and trends in digital ethics.
Be able to identify the challenges and opportunities of AI and gain the ability to assist clients through knowledge and insight.
Have had the opportunity and gained the confidence to engage with other professionals working in the field of AI.
Have exclusive access to the OLTEP alumni network.
Have earned a personal certificate from the module that highlights your understanding of the topic.
The AI University Public Sector is designed for public sector legal professionals. It is also suited for policymakers and those who will engage with legal issues relating to artificial intelligence and algorithmic decision making in their profession.
The module is suited for professionals at all levels of experience and seniority who want to develop their skills and knowledge in the field of AI. No prior technical or legal knowledge of artificial intelligence is required.
If you are working not sure the public sector focus of this module is for you, then you may want to participate in the AI University Foundations module.
Over the course of 8 weeks, you will complete these stages:
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Module Orientation Get to know the lecturers, the aims of the module, and how to complete it successfully. |
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Unit 1: The Lawyer's AI Primer An accessible introduction to the computer science background of modern AI tailored specifically for lawyers or those with interest in legal issues relating to AI. |
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Unit 2: Public Law and Algorithmic Decision Making Examines how public law might respond, how we might need to develop existing grounds of judicial review and how we might make use of legislation to enable law to perform this crucial task. |
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Unit 3: Digital Ethics Introduces digital ethics as an academically rigorous yet profoundly practical discipline. You will understand the 'methods of ethics' and familiarise yourself with major trends. |
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Final Session Consolidate your newly gained knowledge and skills in a final live session. Supervised by the lecturers, you will synthesise what you've learned during the previous weeks. |
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Certificate of Completion (those who buy also the Capstone Exercise) |
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In this module, you will be taught by OLTEP Co-Founders
In addition to over 3.5 hours of asynchronous lecture materials, these expert lecturers will personally conduct 4.5 hours of live sessions.
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Professor of Computer Science at the University of Oxford and Fellow of Balliol College. |
Professor of Public Law and Criminal Law at the University of Oxford and Fellow of Pembroke College. |
Senior Lecturer at the University of Bristol Law School and Associate Member of the Oxford Computer Science Department. |
The minimum expected time commitment is around 12 hours spread over the duration of the whole module or, on average, 1.5 hours weekly. This includes over 3.5 hours of video lectures and 4.5 hours of live sessions.
That said, many participants choose to dedicate up to 16 hours in total to their learning (or around 2 hours weekly).
Our module handbook guides you through the module and provides advice on scheduling your studies, to make your learning as successful as possible. You will receive regular email signposts on the recommended progression journey.
While all parts of the module can be completed asynchronously, you will have the opportunity to participate in a number of live online sessions.
Here is a typical schedule:
| Welcome live event | 30 min | Monday, Week 1 | From 9.30am and 2.00pm |
| Unit 1 live Q&A with Prof Melham |
60 min | Monday, Week 3 | From 9.30am and 2.00pm |
| Unit 2 live Q&A with Prof Williams |
60 min | Monday, Week 4 |
From 9.30am and 2.00pm |
| Unit 3 live Q&A with Dr Janecek |
60 min | Monday, Week 5 |
From 9.30am and 2.00pm |
| Final live panel Q&A with all three experts |
60 min | Monday, Week 7 | From 9.30am and 2.00pm |
These live sessions are held in the am and pm Oxford time slots, in order to allow participants to connect from any part of the globe. You would be expected to attend only one of these sessions on each date.
Those who buy the Capstone Exercise will also spend around 1.5 hours to complete it during the last three weeks of the module. More details about the Capstone Exercise can be found in the brochure.
The most recent run of the AI University module (July 2024) was available for £690.00 (£575.00 excl. VAT), with the option to complete the Capstone Exercise for another £90.00 (£75.00 excl. VAT). Prices for future cohorts may change.
February/March 2025 (exact dates to be announced).
The AI University Public Sector has no upcoming cohort start dates in 2024.
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Information about discounts can be found in the brochure. If you wish to enquire about a run of the module for your group or company, please contact us at [email protected].
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