Online, part-time
Digital Economies MScExamine the transformative impact of digital technologies. Position yourself as a digital leader.
Want to build a career in digital organisations, understand the social impact of new technologies, or become a digital entrepreneur? Our Digital Economies MSc equips you with the skills to thrive in a fast-evolving digital world and the critical perspective needed to navigate emerging technologies, their transformations, and their impact on society.
Hear from a student
Discover how studying digital economies can shape new ways of thinking about technology, work, and sustainable futures.
My name is Sylvia, I live in Zurich in Switzerland and I'm studying the MSc in Digital Economies.
When I was looking for the right master's programme, I explored several emerging areas. I’m very interested in AI and digitalisation, particularly how they transform work and shape the future of work. The programme at King’s really stood out to me because it addresses all these topics in a holistic and cutting-edge way, and the course director is a leading researcher in the field.
With this master’s, I hope to build on my career in communications and sustainability by studying the future of work, combining my experience with knowledge of digital transformation to help people live sustainably with technology.
The online learning materials are clearly designed for distance learners, with high-quality video content, animations, and resources that make me feel supported and confident I’m not missing out by studying online.
My student success advisor, Caroline, is my single point of contact and connects me with services just like on-campus students. She helped me access the Careers Service and speak with a careers advisor. I feel I have the same opportunities as on-campus students, but with the flexibility to study remotely. For anyone seeking a different kind of university experience, online learning is definitely worth exploring.
Why choose this online MSc?
Learn from an interdisciplinary curriculum
This MSc combines insights from economics, sociology, anthropology, management, and much more.
Join a prestigious university
Our Digital Humanities Department is one of the largest in the world specialising in digital humanities.
Uncover the latest developments
Gain insight into the latest technology, business solutions, key tech companies, and power play in the digital economy.
Stay focused on your career
Our flexible, part-time study fits around full-time work, and can be put into practice straight away.
Discuss contemporary issues
With your cohort, debate current issues ranging from social media addiction to AI bias and much more.
What you'll study
This programme develops both practical digital expertise and a deep understanding of digital transformation and entrepreneurship. You’ll explore how new technologies reshape global markets, industries, and business models - while gaining the tools to innovate within them.
You’ll also step back to examine the bigger picture: how digital systems influence labour, consumer behaviours, ethics, sustainability, power, fairness, and inequality. With insights from disciplines like psychology and anthropology, you’ll learn to question, analyse, and shape the future of digital economies.
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Fields with a '*' are mandatory.Module overview
You're required to take modules totalling 180 credits. King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules on offer may change from year to year.
Required modules
You're required to take:
- Macro Perspectives on the Digital Economy (30 credits)
- Micro Perspectives on the Digital Economy (30 credits)
- Designing Research (15 credits)
- Situating Research (15 credits)
- Dissertation (30 credits)
Specialist modules
In addition, you're required to take 60 credits from the list of specialist modules that may typically include:
- AI and Society (15 credits)
- Digital Entrepreneurship (15 credits)
- Digital Marketing (15 credits)
- Digital Industries and Internet Culture (15 credits)
Entry requirements
- A minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree classification, with a final mark of at least 60% (or above) or international equivalent
- A master's degree (or above) or international equivalent
This should be in one of the following areas:
Dentistry, Medicine, Healthcare science, Mental health, Nursing, Midwifery, Nutrition/ Dietetics, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Radiography/ Medical Technology, Social Work, Speech Therapy Audiology, Sports Science, Anthropology, Psychology, or Sociology.
You’ll need to meet ONE of the following criteria:
- 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 band: B
To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You’re 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.
For information on our English language requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.
As part of your application, you’ll need to submit a written statement addressing the following two questions: ‘In your view, what are the key issues in the domain of digital culture and society? How will your professional career or academic trajectory benefit from studying them?’
Depending on your previous qualifications, you may also need to submit a CV highlighting relevant experience as part of your application.
All applicants will need to submit a copy (or copies) of their official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.