Course overview

Gain expertise in addressing digital society challenges, including digital trust, security threats, online harms, and digital inequalities.

Learn through interdisciplinary methods and innovative teaching, including technology-rich spaces, flipped classrooms, and expert guest speakers.

Equip yourself with skills for leadership roles in policy, government, private sector, and academia, with a comprehensive understanding of the digital environment.

Course description

Digital technologies are rapidly reshaping society, offering innovative opportunities for connection and efficiency, but also posing significant risks such as data exploitation, misinformation, and digital inequalities. The MSc Digital Trust, Society and Security introduces trust as a crucial factor in understanding and addressing these challenges.

Our programme combines theoretical perspectives on the digital society with practical responses to risks, drawing on expertise in criminology, computer science, and sociology. It leverages interdisciplinary knowledge from the Centre for Digital Trust and Society to provide a comprehensive understanding of digital transformation.

The course utilises innovative teaching methods, including technology-rich learning spaces, flipped classroom activities, and guest lectures from experts in academia, government, industry, and non-governmental organisations. By the programme's end, students will have developed a holistic understanding of the digital environment and acquired a range of academic, personal, and professional skills. These will prepare them for leadership roles across public, private, and third sectors in addressing the complex challenges of our digital age.

Career opportunities

As a graduate of the MSc Digital Trust, Society and Security, you'll be well-positioned to navigate the rapidly evolving labour market shaped by digital transformation. With traditional job profiles becoming obsolete and new fields emerging due to automation, artificial intelligence, and technological advancements, this degree will equip you with highly transferrable skills, analytical thinking, and knowledge crucial for success in the digital age. The unique combination of 'digital sociology' and 'cybersecurity' focus areas in your curriculum will prepare you for a diverse array of professional trajectories across private, public, and non-profit sectors.

Your career opportunities will be particularly promising in leadership roles across policy, government, digital business, and the third sector. The MSc's emphasis on both theoretical sociological topics and practical 'cybersecurity' areas will enable you to bridge the gap between technical expertise and social understanding, making you a valuable asset in roles that require a comprehensive grasp of digital trust, societal implications, and security concerns. As organisations across all sectors grapple with the challenges and opportunities presented by digital transformation, you'll be well-equipped to take on roles that involve shaping policies, managing digital risks, and fostering trust in digital environments.