Postgraduate Module Descriptor


LAWM131: Artificial Intelligence and the Law

This module descriptor refers to the 2022/3 academic year.

Module Content

Syllabus Plan

Whilst the precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover all or some of the following topics:

• What is Artificial Intelligence and how does it work?
• Development of Artificial Intelligence and its role in society
• Researching and understanding technology law
• Law of Artificial Intelligence in key areas, e.g., transportation, Finance, etc.
• Human Rights Challenges and Artificial Intelligence

Learning and Teaching

This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:

Scheduled Learning and Teaching ActivitiesGuided independent studyPlacement / study abroad
302700

...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:

CategoryHours of study timeDescription
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities3010 x 3-hour seminars
Guided Independent Study100Preparation for seminars
Guided Independent Study100Reading post-seminars
Guided Independent Study20Preparation of formative assessment
Guided Independent Study50Preparation of summative assessment

Online Resources

This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).

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