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MPA Digital Technologies and Policy

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year - 2 years

Masters Degree Description

The Master's of Public Administration (MPA) in Digital Technologies and Policy offers an applied, interdisciplinary approach to contemporary challenges in emerging digital technologies. The programme’s socio-technical approach prepares future decision-makers to tackle complex policy issues like cybersecurity, data protection, algorithmic integrity and data quality, and consolidation in digital markets.

Entry Requirements

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.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.

Student Destinations

Graduates have pursued successful careers in digital technologies, policymaking, international organisations, public agencies, NGOs, standards-making bodies, and technology trade associations, at companies including Bloomberg and Mott McDonald ( Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017-22 ).

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  • Emerging Dilemmas in Digital Technology Policy
  • Analytic Methods for Policy
  • Evidence for Decision Making
  • Policy Making
  • Public Administration
  • Foundations in Digital Technologies and Policy
  • MPA Group Project
  • MPA Individual Project
  • Digital Rights
  • Applied Data Science and Visualization for Complex Systems
  • Urban Innovation and Policy
  • Development, Technology and Innovation Policy
  • Science Diplomacy
  • Health Innovation and Public Policy
  • Risk and Safety in Medical Practice and other Complex Systems
  • Clean Energy and Development
  • Science Funding and Governance
  • Climate, Innovation and Sustainability Policy
  • Science and Engineering Advice

Optional modules

  • MPA Group Project
  • MPA Individual Project
  • Digital Rights
  • Applied Data Science and Visualization for Complex Systems
  • Urban Innovation and Policy
  • Development, Technology and Innovation Policy
  • Science Diplomacy
  • Health Innovation and Public Policy
  • Risk and Safety in Medical Practice and other Complex Systems
  • Clean Energy and Development
  • Science Funding and Governance
  • Climate, Innovation and Sustainability Policy
  • Science and Engineering Advice
  • reasonable adjustments
  • Student Support and Wellbeing Services
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