Applicants should present with a primary (bachelor’s) degree in any subject with an overall score of 2.1 or higher.
• Names and contact details of two referees who can assess their intellectual ability, maturity and motivation.
• Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no
band less than 6.0 in each element), or Equivalent.
• While applications are accepted up to August of the year of entry, offers are made to suitably qualified candidates on a first-come-first-served basis. Early application is recommended as entry to the programmes is very competitive and the number of places is limited.
• Understand both theoretical and applied issues in digital & AI policy • Demonstrate advanced conceptual knowledge of digital technologies and their implications for socio-political life • Understand the dilemmas and tensions involved in regulating digital technologies • Critically appraise evidence from research papers concerning topics in digital & AI policy • Critically evaluate existing digital & AI policies and policy proposals and their limitations • Systematically analyse the research literature in a key area of digital & AI policy as part of their dissertation • Decide, under guidance, on appropriate methodology and materials to be analysed for their dissertation • Articulate theoretical concepts, current debates and research findings to both specialist and non-specialist audiences from a digital policy perspective • Work effectively with peers in learning, research, and presentation • Collect or source data using research methodologies taught on the programme • Engage in independent research and analysis under supervision Our MSc degree aims to produce future professionals with a deep understanding of both theoretical and applied issues in digital & AI policy. On graduating, our students will be able to embark on a variety of careers in IT and the Tech industry, government and civil society roles and non-governmental organisations in Ireland, the EU and globally. The degree paves the way towards a PhD in this area or careers in government, civil society and tech industry. We also encourage and help our students to turn their theses into publications. Our Digital & AI Policy programme is designed to prepare graduates for careers in evaluating, implementing, and studying core topical, theoretical, and methodological issues that arise in digital & AI policy today. Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information. Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.