Digital Dilemmas: Feminist Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence 7.5 credits

About the course

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing and is now commonplace in most societal contexts. The course introduces frameworks for critically analyzing AI and applies both feminist- and design theory perspectives to highlight how for example gender, power, ethnicity, and ethics are embedded and expressed in AI systems and algorithms. With a starting point in dilemmas that marginalized groups face in digital spaces, the course explores opportunities and challenges with more inclusive and equitable development of AI.

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Autumn 2025
- Digital Dilemmas: Feminist Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  HT25 / Varied / English / Web-based (online)
  
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  Starts
  3 November 2025
  
  Ends
  18 January 2026
  
  Number of credits
  7.5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  Web-based (online)
  
  Mandatory meetings
  No mandatory meetings
  
  Other meetings
  None
  
  Study pace
  50%
  
  Teaching hours
  Mixed
  
  Study location
  Varied
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-27205
  
  Outline for distance course
  Teaching is conducted online via a digital learning environment which is provided by the Department of Informatics. The course structure presumes that students have access to a computer and Internet connection.
  Some course activities may be held in hybrid form with the option of participating remotely or on site at the university campus in Umeå.
  
  Eligibility Admission to the course requires 90 credits in one of the following subjects: Informatics, Computer Science, Business Administration, Pedagogy, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, or equivalent studies. Also required is English 6/B.
  
  Selection
  Academic credits
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 April 2025. The application period is closed. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 19,038
  
  Total fee: SEK 19,038
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding

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