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MA Applied Ethics and Governance of Data Privacy

University of York

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    York campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Combine abstract concepts of ethics and rights with practical approaches to managing and solving problems of data privacy.

At York, you'll be taught by academics who are active in their fields and working with external partners, so you'll be up to date with the latest research and innovations. Engage in research-led enquiry, exploring the ways in which data is collected, used, and at times, exploited, by different organisations. Your studies will give you a sound practical and theoretical grasp of how user data is collected, analysed and stored, and the normative principles underpinning these different stages.

You'll engage in problem-based learning as part of a team. You'll write reports on managing data privacy under the oversight of a specialist, as well as undertake an extended dissertation on a topic of your choosing.

You'll graduate with a firm, broad grounding in the fast-growing, interdisciplinary field of the philosophy of data privacy.

Course content

Throughout your degree, you'll gain a deep understanding of what makes best governance practice when handling user data. You'll debate the ethical and business risks of minimal compliance with regulation and broaden your knowledge of regulatory framework.

Your modules will cover a range of topics, from philosophical questions raised by artificial intelligence to case studies regarding the ethics of business practice.

You'll graduate with the ability to present a clear, principled and persuasive case for data management practices which respect the fundamental right to privacy, thereby protecting corporations from the risks associated with minimal compliance.

Teaching and assessment

You鈥檒l work with world?leading academics who鈥檒l challenge you to think independently and excel in all that you do. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace.

Careers and skills

After graduating, you'll be able to present a clear, principled and persuasive case for data management practices which respect the fundamental right to privacy, thereby protecting corporations from the risks associated with minimal compliance. You'll develop skills in presenting your own ideas, conference organization, and collaborative work, which will be of benefit for a wide range of career paths.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 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 of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

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

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University 大象传媒).
Access to long-held industry partnerships, research centres, and resource archives. These all contribute to York鈥檚 extensive employability opportunities.
Home to 20,000+ students from more than 150 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through the York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Philosophy

    10th out of 47 1

  • 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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