Develop your understanding of the social and political implications of digitalisation, and learn how to effectively research and investigate them.

During this course, you’ll become a fully trained social science researcher with expertise in computational methods and sociotechnical futures. Key topics that sit within this area include:

• the use of AI and algorithms across various domains
• technology and automation
• the social and political implications of digitalisation
• cybersecurity
• digital technologies and climate change

Through a focus on computational, quantitative and qualitative methods and approaches, you’ll gain the essential skills needed to progress your studies or become a professional researcher in these areas.

You’ll enhance your understanding of the techniques used in the analysis of large-scale data and how to effectively present key insights and findings.

This course is designed to provide high-quality training to potential doctoral students, as well as essential research skills that are desirable in a number of private and public sector roles.

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
• The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
• TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components

You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Studying this course provides an excellent grounding for careers in politics and policymaking, consulting, policy-advocacy and foreign affairs, within international organisations, multinational corporations, public bodies, NGOs and think tanks.

Graduates from our politics master’s degrees have gone on to successful careers in a wide range of organisations, including:

Danish EU Research Liaison Office in Brussels, Belgium Enel Green Power North America Inc, USA (Director of External Relations and Communications) European Parliament, Spain World Energy Council in Berlin, Germany

Others have chosen to continue their careers in academia.