Course summary

Data and the associated technologies that analyse and process it are transforming our personal, professional and public lives. The risk of data security breaches and technological abuse has become a global priority as businesses and governments try to realise their potential. This multidisciplinary course capitalises on Keele’s internationally-renowned expertise in Law and Computer Science, developing your knowledge and understanding of the technological and legal aspects of Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data, data protection and privacy law. It prepares you for careers in law firms and tech companies, as data protection officers or advisors on new technologies governance. Why choose this course?

• Keele is ranked among the top 200 universities in the world for the teaching of Law (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings 2022)

• Research-led teaching capitalises on our internationally recognised expertise in ethics and law, computational neuroscience, evolutionary systems, machine learning and AI

• Tailor your studies choosing from a huge range of optional modules in law, computer science, politics or business - you can even learn a modern foreign language if working abroad appeals

• 24/7 access to wide range of specialist equipment, including over 200 PCs with relevant hardware and software (Microsoft and Linux), a VR lab, gaming lab, cloud infrastructure and Makerspace