Dr. Carissa Véliz

Associate Professor

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Biography

Carissa Véliz is an Associate Professor and Tutorial Fellow in Philosophy at Hertford College, University of Oxford. She is a Research Fellow at the Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics and the Wellcome Centre for Ethics and Humanities. Her work focuses on AI Ethics, Ethics, Political Philosophy, and Practical Ethics, and she is recognized for her contributions to discussions on algorithmic morality and global poverty. Véliz's academic contributions include the forthcoming publication of 'The Oxford Handbook of Digital Ethics' and several papers addressing the implications of AI on moral agency. She explores themes related to the ethical considerations surrounding technology and its impact on human life, contributing to the field through both research and public discourse. With a DPhil in Philosophy, she has a solid foundation in ethical theory and its applications in contemporary issues.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.