12 monthsProgramme duration
40,800 GBPTuition Fee/year
25 Jun, 2027Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MPA
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master’s of Public Administration (MPA) in Digital Technologies and Policy offers an applied, interdisciplinary approach to contemporary challenges in current and emerging digital technologies. The course’s socio-technical approach prepares future decision-makers to tackle complex issues at the intersection of digital technology, policy, and governance such as algorithmic integrity and data quality, cybersecurity, privacy and data protection, encryption, consolidation in digital markets, online safety, and the evolving challenges impacting our digital rights.Leaders and decision-makers working at the interface of digital technologies, policy, and governance require a rigorous, multi-disciplinary understanding of how these technologies impact the global economy, national security, organisational resilience, fundamental rights, and critical sectors such as healthcare.
Working alongside UCL academics and practitioners, you will develop the technical and policy expertise necessary to tackle complex issues shaping the governance and management of digital technologies in today’s fast-evolving world.
You will explore a variety of topics and perspectives, ranging from the political economy of internet communications and online platforms, to how these dynamics continue to shape critical issues such as the spread of misinformation online and digital rights. Building on these foundations, you will evaluate the efficacy of current regulations for technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things.
You will engage with expert industry, government, and international partners through guest lectures, symposia, networking events, and your dissertation project. In addition to these opportunities, we are proud that our course has been selected to participate in the Spärck AI Scholarship, sponsored by the UK Department of Science, Innovation, and Technology.
Working alongside UCL academics and practitioners, you will develop the technical and policy expertise necessary to tackle complex issues shaping the governance and management of digital technologies in today’s fast-evolving world.
You will explore a variety of topics and perspectives, ranging from the political economy of internet communications and online platforms, to how these dynamics continue to shape critical issues such as the spread of misinformation online and digital rights. Building on these foundations, you will evaluate the efficacy of current regulations for technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things.
You will engage with expert industry, government, and international partners through guest lectures, symposia, networking events, and your dissertation project. In addition to these opportunities, we are proud that our course has been selected to participate in the Spärck AI Scholarship, sponsored by the UK Department of Science, Innovation, and Technology.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MPA
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master’s of Public Administration (MPA) in Digital Technologies and Policy offers an applied, interdisciplinary approach to contemporary challenges in current and emerging digital technologies. The course’s socio-technical approach prepares future decision-makers to tackle complex issues at the intersection of digital technology, policy, and governance such as algorithmic integrity and data quality, cybersecurity, privacy and data protection, encryption, consolidation in digital markets, online safety, and the evolving challenges impacting our digital rights.Leaders and decision-makers working at the interface of digital technologies, policy, and governance require a rigorous, multi-disciplinary understanding of how these technologies impact the global economy, national security, organisational resilience, fundamental rights, and critical sectors such as healthcare.
Working alongside UCL academics and practitioners, you will develop the technical and policy expertise necessary to tackle complex issues shaping the governance and management of digital technologies in today’s fast-evolving world.
You will explore a variety of topics and perspectives, ranging from the political economy of internet communications and online platforms, to how these dynamics continue to shape critical issues such as the spread of misinformation online and digital rights. Building on these foundations, you will evaluate the efficacy of current regulations for technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things.
You will engage with expert industry, government, and international partners through guest lectures, symposia, networking events, and your dissertation project. In addition to these opportunities, we are proud that our course has been selected to participate in the Spärck AI Scholarship, sponsored by the UK Department of Science, Innovation, and Technology.
Working alongside UCL academics and practitioners, you will develop the technical and policy expertise necessary to tackle complex issues shaping the governance and management of digital technologies in today’s fast-evolving world.
You will explore a variety of topics and perspectives, ranging from the political economy of internet communications and online platforms, to how these dynamics continue to shape critical issues such as the spread of misinformation online and digital rights. Building on these foundations, you will evaluate the efficacy of current regulations for technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things.
You will engage with expert industry, government, and international partners through guest lectures, symposia, networking events, and your dissertation project. In addition to these opportunities, we are proud that our course has been selected to participate in the Spärck AI Scholarship, sponsored by the UK Department of Science, Innovation, and Technology.
Admission Requirements
7.5+
80+
5.5+
191+
A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university in a relevant discipline or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Students are encouraged (but are not required) to have work experience prior to enrolling on this programme. Applicants may be invited for a short online interview with programme tutors/departmental admissions team as part of their application process.
25 Jun 2027
1 Year
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
28,900 GBP
International
40,800 GBP
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