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.
By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently step into key decision-making and leadership positions across digital technologies, policy, and governance roles.
The interdisciplinary mix of theory and practice will give you the skills, knowledge, and networks that can help you create and implement effective digital technology policy in the public, private or not-for-profit sectors.
The course offers the flexibility to build solid foundations, while also exploring and developing topic-specific expertise in your areas of interest.
Previous graduates have pursued successful careers in digital technology companies, government, international organisations, regulatory bodies, NGOs, standards-making bodies, and technology trade associations.
96.2% of our graduates in the MPA in Digital Technologies and Policy achieved relevant full-time employment or further education 15 months after leaving. Our graduates have been working for regulatory bodies such as Ofcom, organisations such as TikTok, IBM, and governments across the world. ( Graduate Outcomes survey carried out by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), looking at the destinations of graduates in the 2018–2024 cohorts).