Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
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Study Details:
This programme explores the challenges and opportunities that digital technologies bring to democracy and decision-making. You will gain the critical insight and practical skills to evaluate emerging technologies, design responsible policies, and develop governance that responds to society’s most pressing challenges.
These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in any discipline.
We will also consider your application if you have other professional qualifications or experience; please contact us to check before you apply.
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You must take these courses
Ethical Data Futures (fusion on-site)
Must be taken during Semester 2
EFIE11027
10 credits
Knowledge Integration and Project Planning: Future Governance (fusion on-site)
Must be passed and taken during Full Year
EFIE11129
20 credits
Futures Project: Future Governance (fusion on-site)
Must be passed at 50% and taken during Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond
EFIE11131
40 credits
Futures Methods (fusion on-site)
Must be taken during Semester 1
EFIE11410
10 credits
Future Governance (fusion on-site)
Must be taken during Semester 1
EFIE11383
20 credits
Digital Democratic Innovations (fusion on-site)
Must be taken during Semester 2
EFIE11385
20 credits
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