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PostgraduateMSc

Digital Development

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£30,500Per Year (Intl)
£14,700Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Manchester, the MSc Digital Development provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in media and communication. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. MSc Digital Development is a cutting-edge programme designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to become a digital development champion. In an era of rapid digital expansion across the Global South, there is a growing demand for professionals who understand not only the technology itself, but also its role in delivering meaningful socio-economic change. This course addresses that urgent need: training you to lead and deliver successful ICT4D (Information and Communications Technology for Development) projects that transform lives and communities. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Digital Development Frameworks and Theory
ICT4D Project Management and Implementation
Mobile Health Systems and Applications
E-Government and Digital Governance
Technology for Social Enterprise Development
Research Methods and Evaluation
Digital Development in Practice Project
Contextual Technology Design and Innovation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£30,500

Home Student Fee

£14,700

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

73%Working
5%Studying
9%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
53%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH24-01-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Manchester

University of Manchester offers Digital Development as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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