05 June 2024
'Understand some of the world's biggest issues' – King's launches new online Master's degrees
Two new online Master’s programmes – MA Digital Futures and MSc Digital Economies – have been launched by the Department for Digital Humanities and Department for Culture, Media & Creative Industries.
Applications for two new Master’s courses are now open for students to join in Autumn 2024. Available online and for part-time study, these programmes are perfect for early to mid-career professionals looking to study alongside work, as well as undergraduate students wanting to take a master's to enhance their career.
MA Digital Futures
The new MA explores ways in which technology has shaped our lives, addressing real human and social opportunities as well as challenges, limitations, and risks – whether through rapid development of AI or questions around digital privacy.
Developed with the Department for Digital Humanities and the Department for Culture, Media & Creative Industries with support from the Digital Futures Institute.
"I'm delighted to launch this MA. It is only by understanding the development of historical technologies, ethics, and biases that we can better question the development of technologies for a more equitable and beneficial future."
Dr Giota Alevizou, Joint Programme Director & Lecturer in Digital Humanities and Culture
"Students will benefit from the expertise of two world-leading Departments and the Digital Futures Institute. Delving into cultural and technological case studies, the MA is grounded in contemporary society and engages students with the latest developments in industry and research."
Dr Rob Gallagher, Joint Programme Director & Lecturer in Games and Immersive Media
MSc Digital Economies
The MSc is designed to provide a solid understanding of how digital technologies are economically unique, how they transform businesses and economies, and how they impact broader contemporary society.
Developed with the Department for Digital Humanities with support from the Digital Futures Institute.
"The course enables our students to delve into understanding some of the world’s biggest issues. Whether that’s examining the social and political implications of artificial intelligence, striving to reduce energy consumption, or tackling the inequalities rife within the digital economy – this programme empowers students to confront these issues and to develop the skills needed to find solutions."
Dr Nick Srnicek, Programme Director & Senior Lecturer in Digital Economy
Launched in 1992, the Department for Digital Humanities was one of the first of its kind in the world and engages widely with other universities, libraries and directly with industry – including the BBC, Royal Opera House, Tate Modern and British Library – among others.
In the latest Research Excellence Framework (2021), 93 per cent of research in the Department for Digital Humanities and the Department of Culture, Media & Creative Industries was deemed ‘world-leading’.
The Digital Futures Institute – launched in 2023 – examines how we live well with technology and leads innovative research and education programmes.
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Senior Lecturer in Digital Economy
Lecturer in Digital Humanities and Culture
Lecturer in Digital Media Industries (E&R)