Master of Arts

Philosophy and Computer Science

University of Bayreuth

Bayreuth, GermanyInterdisciplinary Studies

Free TuitionAPS Requiredfull-time

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Degree

Master of Arts

Language

English

Tuition

Free

Duration

4 semesters

Programme Overview

Interdisciplinary master's programme that combines philosophy and computer science to address the technical, social, and ethical challenges of AI and digital systems.

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements: Short essay outlining reasons for choosing the programme, competencies, and expansion plans (max. 500 words).
Minimum GPA: No fixed minimum GPA is published.
English requirements: Excellent written and spoken English at B2 CEFR is required.
German requirements: Basic German (A1, can be acquired within the first year of study)
Accepted bachelor fields: Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, philosophy, or a closely related field such as cognitive science or computational linguistics.
APS Certificate: Yes
Thesis required: Yes

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee: None
Semester contribution: 165.84 EUR per semester as of Summer Semester 2026.
ECTS credits: 120 ECTS credits
Funding info: Tuition: None Semester contribution: 165.84 EUR per semester as of Summer Semester 2026.

Career Outcomes

Graduates are ideally equipped for leadership roles in public and private sectors.

Specialisations

Intelligent SystemsEthics of New TechnologiesPolicy & RegulationData Analysis & Data ProcessingMachine Learning & ComputationHuman-Computer Interaction

Typical job roles

AI ethicistTechnology policy analystResearch scientistSoftware developerConsultant in tech ethics

Target industries

Technology industryGovernmentResearch institutionsConsulting firms