AI Ethics and Auditing: Principles and Practices

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. 

Divided into three components, the module will begin by focusing on ethical considerations in AI development, addressing privacy, bias, and discrimination issues, and exploring solutions such as regional regulations and technical approaches. The second component delves into AI’s societal impact, discussing its effects on democracy, education, economy, and the environment, while also addressing concerns about job displacement and economic inequalities. The final section emphasises auditing AI systems for transparency, accountability, and ethical use, providing practical skills in defining audit scopes, assessing data quality and biases, evaluating model performance, and understanding regulatory frameworks. 

On successful completion of this micro-credential learners should be able to:

1. Develop a strong awareness of ethical issues in AI development and deployment, enabling you to navigate complex ethical dilemmas. This will also include critical thinking skills, empowering you to evaluate and address ethical challenges in your personal and professional lives.
2. Through hands-on exercises and practice, learners will acquire skills in analysing AI systems for ethical implications, preparing them for AI ethics consulting, compliance, management, auditing, or policy development jobs.
3. Gain exposure to diverse disciplines such as philosophy, law, computing, and environmental studies will broaden students’ perspectives, enriching their understanding of AI ethics and its societal implications

Learn from world renowned academic staff in Ireland’s leading, future focused and globally recognised colleges.

Gain an accredited NFQ qualification/micro credential that you may count towards a full award if you so wish in the future.

Previous modules may be used as recognition of prior learning towards Advance Centre degree programmes.

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