Course summary

In December 2024, the University of Bolton was granted permission by the Office for Students (OfS) to change its name to the University of Greater Manchester with immediate effect. While we work to update our systems, you may see both names used in the information we provide. MRes in AI Law and Emerging Technologies is a full-time research degree designed to develop fundamental understanding of AI architectures and associated legal, regulatory, governance and ethical issues. Adopting a comprehensive blend of advanced research skills training leading to individualised research projects, this postgraduate research programme builds strong subject knowledge and critical reflective skills needed to harness the growing possibilities in AI and other emerging technologies. The University of Greater Manchester's Master's by Research degree in AI Law and Emerging Technologies is a multidisciplinary research training programme which has been designed to embody the nature of future disciplines. With the benefit of diverse perspectives on the subject of emerging technologies, this programme raises critical questions, foment debates designed to inspire imagination and creativity on issues relating to AI and other emerging technologies. It provides room for rigorous exercise of advanced research skills to challenge, interrogate, explore, evaluate, confirm, adapt, vary, or modify existing assumptions on these issues. The programme is delivered through a staged and flexible approach, enabling you to develop research skills in preparation for a PhD or Professional Doctorate. Collaborative research is embedded within the programme, which prepares you for research within employment. You will have opportunities to undertake applied research projects involving knowledge exchange. The MRes programme will provide a common foundation for PhD or Professional Doctorate programmes with interim awards available following the gaining of 60 credits (PgCert), 120 credits (PgDip) and an exit award of the 180 credit MRes.