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Master's Degree in Digital Ethics

Transform your career by developing a critical and responsible view that integrates ethical principles into decision making, promoting a positive impact in professional and social environments.

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Presentation of the Master's Degree in Digital Ethics

Our Master's Degree in Digital Ethics responds to the emerging needs of the information society, driven by the development of new technologies. There is a growing demand for training in digital ethics, supported by both the proliferation of public and private documents on the subject, and by the emergence of interdisciplinary teams such as AI ethics committees. Unlike other systems, the Spanish university system has not yet addressed this demand by incorporating specific master's degrees in digital ethics.

The main objective of the master's degree is to train students to address the challenges related to digital technologies, in areas such as information, computer science, biotechnology and neurotechnology. It is designed to provide specialised and multidisciplinary training focused specifically on digital technologies. The programme is based on disciplines such as ethics, law and philosophy, maintaining a constant dialogue with the communication sciences, computer science and biology.

Lorena Pérez, Directora del Área de Ciencias Jurídicas
Lorena Pérez
Area Director of Legal Sciences
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The master's degree at a glance

  •  Online with live classes
  • 60 ECTS credits
  • Official university degree
  • Start in October 2025
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Language: Spanish
Official qualification
University-specific and public scholarships
No cut-off mark

What does the Master's Degree in Digital Ethics give you?

At the end of the online Master's Degree in Digital Ethics, you will be prepared with the skills and abilities necessary to face the challenges of today's digital ecosystem:

  • Specialise in digital ethics: train in a key sector where technology and values intersect, and become an agent of positive change.
  • Multidisciplinary and in-demand profile: combines knowledge in philosophy, law and technology to face the ethical challenges of the digital world.
  • Essential skills for the future: develops critical thinking, problem solving and communication, which are key competencies according to the World Economic Forum.
  • Practical and up-to-date training: addresses issues such as privacy, AI and social responsibility, with electives and applied projects.
  • Connection with the professional world: access to a network of leading companies and real opportunities for collaboration and networking.

Explore the specialists who teach the Master's Degree in Digital Ethics

You will be trained by an academic team that has participated in relevant projects and maintains a close relationship with the professional environment of digital ethics.

Lorena Pérez Campillo
Lorena Pérez Campillo
Department Head

Doctorate in Technological Law, lawyer and expert consultant in AI and blockchain. Mentor at the North American University MIT and candidate for Top100 Spanish academic women for El Español.

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Santiago Sánchez-Migallón

Professor and researcher in Philosophy, specialised in artificial intelligence, philosophy of the mind, synthetic consciousness, cognitive sciences and digital ethics. Collaborator of Xátaka and Hypérbole.

Jeremy Mederos García
Jeremy Mederos García

Philosopher and ethical expert in AI at Google cAIre, president of EPISTEME and director of Critical Thinking. AI and CIIE. Proponent of artificial intelligence in media such as Noticias TV.

Who is the Master's Degree in Digital Ethics aimed at?

The Master's Degree in Digital Ethics is aimed at university graduates in philosophy, law, social sciences, political science, or equivalent degrees, Master's Degree in Ethics, Philosophy, Law, or areas related to ethical or social studies.

Likewise, it is open to graduates with training in other branches such as computer engineering, communication, psychology or equivalent — as long as they can prove that they have acquired the complementary training indicated below meaning they have received structured training in ethics.

Complementary training

This online Master's Degree in Digital Ethics aims to provide the necessary skills in specific areas to those students who have not previously studied ethics or philosophy, such as those with training in computer engineering, communication, psychology or equivalent:

• Introduction to ethics for technical profiles (6 ECTS, prior to the start of the master's degree)

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Companies collaborating with the online Master's Degree in Digital Ethics

The organisations that collaborate with the Master's Degree in Digital Ethics, referents in technology, digital rights and corporate responsibility, contribute their knowledge and commitment so that the academic content responds to the ethical challenges posed by digital transformation. Thanks to their involvement, the programme remains up to date and connected to the real demands of a constantly evolving technological environment.

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Advantages of studying the Master's Degree in Digital Ethics

Advanced training in the principles of digital ethics and responsibility

Develop a solid theoretical foundation in ethics applied to technology, exploring topics such as privacy, data security, ethical artificial intelligence and corporate social responsibility in the digital age.

Training in the analysis of ethical dilemmas in technological environments

Learn to identify and evaluate the ethical challenges that arise in the development and use of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology and virtual reality. Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make ethical decisions in complex situations.

Knowledge of privacy and data regulations and rules

Stay up to date with national and international data protection and privacy legislation. Learn how to apply these legal frameworks in the design and development of digital products and services.

Development of skills in ethical decision making

Improve your ability to assess the ethical implications of technology decisions and develop innovative solutions that promote social well-being.

Documentation for the Master's Degree in Digital Ethics

Regulations and documentation regarding master's degree quality assurance
Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS)
CSG Mailbox
Documentation of the master's degree
RUCT
Regulations
Memory
Favourable report
Verification Resolution by the Council of Universities
Authorisation of implementation by the Autonomous Community
Official publication of degrees - BOE
Publication of study plans - BOE
Credit recognition
General information on credit recognition
Credit recognition system
Master's degree results
Data and results obtained from the master's degree
Academic calendar
Academic calendar 25-26

*All documents are in Spanish

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Master's Degree in Digital Ethics FAQs

Does the master's degree cover ethics in artificial intelligence and algorithms?

Yes, the online Master's Degree in Digital Ethics covers areas such as digital technologies, computing or communication and how ethics is applied in those areas. The new technologies include applications such as AI or algorithms.

Does the programme include social media ethics and the impact of misinformation?

Yes, the online Master's Degree in Digital Ethics addresses ethics applied to communication, society and information, delving into the impact of social media and disinformation and how to apply this on digital platforms.

Does the master's degree teach about ethics in the use of big data and personal data analysis?

Yes, studying digital ethics online at UTAMED offers you the possibility of training in subjects such as ethics applied to technology, law or computer science where you can delve into areas such as the use of big data and analysis of personal data to implement solutions based on the processing of large amounts of records.

Which sectors require professionals with training in digital ethics?

Experts in online digital ethics are essential in sectors such as technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data protection, social media and consulting. They are also key in research, teaching and public bodies that regulate the responsible use of digital technologies.