Overview

The Digital Technologies and Policy MPA programme’s unique socio-technical approach prepares future decision-makers in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors to tackle complex digital technology policy issues like cybersecurity, data protection, algorithmic integrity and data quality, and consolidation in digital markets.

What this course will give you

Students studying the MPA in Digital Technologies and Policy will learn to evaluate the technical, social, and rule-making processes (policy, regulation, norms) that shape how we engage with, govern, and manage digital technologies.

University College London (UCL) MPA bridges the gaps between social and technical dynamics by evaluating how these elements interact and affect overall behaviours and outcomes of digital technology policy. Core modules in the MPA provide insights into how to gather evidence and evaluate knowledge to support decision-making, and how to deploy a variety of analytical methods to identify and develop interventions that keep pace with user demand and emerging threats in complex socio-technical systems.

Networking

Students pursuing the MPA in Digital Technologies and Policy will have the chance to access several networking opportunities via expert guest lecturers, symposia, national competitions, and domain specific conferences.
They will also have the opportunity to develop connections through the applied MPA project, working closely with the partner organisation and its network for their dissertation project.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Development, Technology and Innovation Policy
Urban Innovation and Policy
Risk Assessment and Governance
Science Funding and Governance
Climate, Innovation and Sustainability Policy
Health Innovation and Public Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

109

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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109

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7.5

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Other requirements

General 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.
The English language level for this programme is: Level 4

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

36500 GBP / year

≈ 36500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

27500 GBP / year

≈ 27500 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time UK: £13,750 International: £18,250

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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What this course will give you

Networking

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

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