MSc Digital Business at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The MSc Digital Business is a one-year full-time programme that builds digital skills and leadership capability for students from diverse academic backgrounds. It covers digital strategy, data analytics, artificial intelligence, digital innovation and e-commerce, alongside sustainability, digital ethics and global digital governance. Students collaborate with industry on practical, real-world applications.

Department: Queen's Business School | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take seven core modules and one optional module, each worth 15 CATS, plus a 60-CATS Capstone module. Students may choose a consultancy project for the dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for roles such as digital strategy, data analytics, digital marketing, consulting and technology management, including product manager, digital transformation specialist, enterprise system specialist, digital platform specialist, entrepreneur and consultant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A strong 2.2 honours degree, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University, in any discipline. Previous managerial work experience may be considered alongside lower academic qualifications. International applicants need IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (taken within the last 2 years) or an equivalent qualification. Applicants should apply as early as possible and ideally by 13 August 2027 for a late-September start; the portal may close earlier if demand is high. International applicants pay a tuition fee deposit (currently GBP 1,000) to secure a place.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,950 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time MSc; published 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 26,500 a year (2026/27). International/EU Other, full-time MSc; published 2026/27 rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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