The Division of Artificial Intelligence and the Humanities (AIH) MPhil and PhD programmes cultivate socially responsible, human-centred, and AI-ready scholars through rigorous and interdisciplinary training, equipping students with computational and humanistic knowledge, AI research methodologies, and critical analytical skills to address the ethical, cultural, and societal implications of AI technologies. Graduates are prepared to undertake independent research, contribute to scholarly discourse, and support the responsible development and application of AI in society.
AIH offers the following research postgraduate programmes in both full-time and part-time modes:
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
3-year Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
4-year Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Programme Aims
The programme aims to cultivate socially responsible, human-centred, and AI-ready scholars capable of contributing to and advancing research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the humanities. The programme prepares students to engage with key areas such as Computational Linguistics, AI for Language Neuroscience, Digital Humanities, AI in Education and Communication, AI Culture and Ethics, while developing understanding of the ethical, cultural, and societal implications of AI technologies.
Through rigorous and interdisciplinary training, the programme equips students with computational and humanistic knowledge, AI research methodologies, and critical analytical skills to address emerging challenges arising from the integration of AI and the humanities. Graduates are prepared to undertake independent research, contribute to scholarly discourse, and support the responsible development and application of AI across academic, professional, and societal contexts.
The programme also emphasizes the development of effective communication and collaboration skills, enabling graduates to translate knowledge across disciplines and engage diverse audiences. By fostering intellectual agility, ethical awareness, and a commitment to continuous learning, the programme prepares graduates to adapt to evolving academic and professional environments and to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of human-centred AI and its positive impact on society.
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