Digital Technologies and Policy MPA
Postgraduate
In London
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
London
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Duration
2 Years
This Master's of Public Administration degree prepares future leaders and decision makers across the public, private and third sectors to synthesise political and technical factors in order to effectively address issues like cyber security, the digital economy and online human rights.
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This MPA degree prepares graduates to step into leadership and decision-making roles in government, technology companies, think tanks, and consultancies that engage with issues like cyber security, the digital economy, the Internet of Things, Internet governance and online human rights.
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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Subjects
- Technology
- Human Rights
- MPA
- Negotiation
- Engineering
- Engineering MSc
- Engineering Science
- Technology DeviceS
- Communicating Science
- Mediation and Diplomacy
Course programme
The MPA will tackle a series of pressing topics for policymakers, such as:
- are global agreements on cyber security realistic or necessary?
- how do we balance protection of human rights against the security of the Internet of Things?
- how can we reconsider approaches to policy-making in the rapidly evolving information age?
Students also gain deep understanding of conceptual frameworks, policy tools and analytical methods to implement, evaluate and revise public policies through a series of core modules.
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.
The programme consists of four core modules (105 credits), one optional module (15 credits), an elective module (15 credits), and a Major Group Project module (45 credits).
Core modulesStudents undertake three core modules with students from sister MPA programmes, and a specialist module focusing on their degree topic.
- Introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy
- Analytical Methods for Policy
- Digital Technology and Policy
- Evidence, Institutions and Power
Students select one optional STEaPP module from the following:
- Science, Technology and Engineering Advice in Practice
- Risk Assessment and Governance
- Communicating Science for Policy
- Negotiation, Mediation and Diplomacy
Students will then also select one further 15-credit graduate module which is relevant to their degree of study. This module can be selected from any UCL department.
MPA Group Policy ProjectIn the Group Project, students work with an external client on a relevant policy challenge. With the support of STEaPP academic staff, the multidiscipinary student groups work together to produce an analysis that meets their clients' needs.
Teaching and learningThe programme combines innovative classroom teaching methods with unique scenario-based learning, enabling students to dynamically engage with real-world policy challenges. Scenarios are designed to help students consolidate knowledge and develop essential practical skills and their understanding of principles. During the programme, students acquire a comprehensive range of relevant skills
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Digital Technologies and Policy MPA