MSc Digital Economies
The Digital Economies MSc Online teaches how to leverage digital technologies to transform markets, organisations and labour. Learn to increase revenues and analyse societal issues such as Renewable Energy & Sustainability.
2 years
Part Time
Tuition: GBP 23,160
Paid Monthly: Pay in Instalment
Intakes: Sept 2026
Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
Course overview
Unlock the future of work and business with the Digital Economies MSc. This multidisciplinary programme will empower you to understand and leverage digital technology’s impact on work, production, exchange, and collaboration.
You’ll critically explore these areas and tackle the big questions facing society today. Gain insights into how digital tech transforms labour, markets, platforms, and institutions, equipping you with the skills to meet emerging challenges head-on.
Boost your career by mastering how digital innovation can increase revenue, cut costs, and enhance knowledge sharing in organisations. Discover how digital technologies can be used to solve major societal issues, such as:
- Reducing energy consumption
- Cutting pollution and waste in industrial production
- Providing affordable transport and healthcare
- Increasing access to essential services and information
MSc Digital Economies
MSc Digital Economies
Assessment
- Assignments (no exams) and dissertation project
Benefits
Career path
Eligibility
Standard entry requirements:
A 2:1 honours degree (or above) or international equivalent in a social science, computer science/informatics or humanities subject.
Non-standard entry requirements
You’ll need to meet one of the following criteria:
- A master’s degree at merit (or above) or international equivalent in a social science, computer science/informatics or humanities subject.
- A 2:2 honours degree or international equivalent in a related subject. Your application will need to be supported by a CV highlighting relevant experience (or a related graduate qualification, e.g. PGDip) and a 500-word written statement (see details under ‘Written statement and supporting information’ below).
- A 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent in a non-related subject. Your application will need to be supported by a CV highlighting relevant experience (or a related graduate qualification, e.g. PGDip) and a 500-word written statement (see details under ‘Written statement and supporting information’ below).
English language requirements
English language band: B
To study at King’s, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.
Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed:
- An undergraduate degree (at least three years duration) within five years of the course start date.
- A postgraduate taught degree (at least one year) within five years of the course start date.
- A PhD in a majority English-speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.
Written statement and supporting information
Core Modules
In this module, you’ll critically examine the impact of the digital economy on contemporary society. You’ll focus on the dominance of tech companies and the pervasive influence of digital technologies. You’ll develop the acumen to analyse pressing issues such as the concentration of power among major platforms and debates about breaking up tech giants.
You’ll also explore the widespread adoption of the winner-takes-all model, the valuation of data, and the emergence of new power inequalities. Through this multi-faceted perspective, you’ll be equipped with the conceptual tools to understand and articulate the systematic connections within the digital economy.
This module introduces the concept of the digital economy, exploring the impact of digital products, processes, and services on companies, communities, and society. You’ll develop a fundamental understanding of digital concepts, theories such as Commons-Based Peer Production and Transaction Cost Theory, and ethical considerations in digital creation.
We’ll equip you with the knowledge to develop and implement digital initiatives, critically analyse existing innovation strategies, and address the ethical concerns surrounding digital transformation.
Taking inspiration from our active, world-leading researchers, the Research Dissertation offers an exciting opportunity to carry out an in-depth investigation into a topic that interests you within the field of digital economies. You’ll then write up a 12,000-word dissertation outlining your findings.
Examples of recent dissertations by our on-campus students include the impact of big tech in industry and the impact digital technology can have on identity.
Specialist Modules
Chatbots, virtual and voice assistants, face recognition, online advertising, product recommendations, and smartphone apps. These are just some of the everyday examples of Artificial intelligence (AI) now commonplace in society.
This module considers the possibilities, pros, cons, and concerns of AI for individuals, society, and its regulators. Developing in-depth knowledge of AI and the latest developments in the field, you’ll evaluate a broad range of applications, issues, and current debates.
Digital networks have enormous potential to foster powerful relationships as part of entrepreneurial activity. Through the lens of digitally mediated social interaction, social capital, mutual trust and affordance theory, we’ll deep-dive into the intricacies of these relationships. You’ll develop a profound understanding of how digital networks connect an ecosystem of like-minded individuals and target audiences, fostering meaningful interactions.
Digital technologies have transformed marketing practices in recent years. This has facilitated search engine optimisation, social media marketing, marketing automation, targeted advertising, and more. This module covers the broad range of digital marketing tools available to marketers. It demonstrates through established case studies and current campaigns how these can be used to the greatest effect.
You’ll explore the theoretical and practical aspects of digital media and digital data in marketing practice. This will give you a firm understanding of the computational processes behind digital marketing techniques. You’ll also learn about related economic, social, political, and ethical issues.
Course fee
Global:
- Course Fee: GBP 23,160
+VAT if applicable
Fees are determined by where applicants are currently working and residing
GBP is Great British Pounds
Academics
Refaat Kazoun
Philippe Riewer
Ajith Kumar
What our student say
Khaled Abdullah Ahmed Nusair
University of Leicester
MBA
It was an exciting, interesting journey within the University modules, staff, tutors and program. The staff at Stafford are very supportive, cooperative and professional, I am really thankful to all of them.
