MSc Digital Economy at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Explore emerging areas of digital economics, digital production, consumption and exchange, and graduate ready for a range of careers in the financial and professional industry sectors. Explore digital economics as you investigate digital online production, consumption and exchange on this Digital Economy Master's. You'll explore fundamental economic principles and emerging trends in the digital economy, and prepare for a range of careers across the technologically-driven financial and professional industries.

Duration: 12 months September intake; 13 months January intake | Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You need to study modules worth a total of 180 credits. Modules include Database Design and Data Analytics; Digital Economy: Business, Markets and Institutions; Digital Economy: Society, Culture and Policy; Financial Technology; Independent Research, Methods and Data Modelling; Innovation Dynamics and Data Science; Modern Portfolio Theory.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Qualifications or experience. A second-class honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent professional experience. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. English language: IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,850 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time: £11,850 (may be subject to annual increase) Source

Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028

Duration: 12 months September intake; 13 months January intake

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/msc-digital-economy

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