(External News) Middlesex University offers an MSc in Digital Inclusion
28 August 2009
The new MSc Digital Inclusion programme is the first to be offered in Europe and is a groundbreaking programme designed to meet the existing and continuing demand for experts in eInclusion.
The relevance of this programme is demonstrated by the increased focus on enabling digital inclusion both in the UK and EU, and the need for a professional workforce. The Council of the European Union in their conclusions on the accessible information society called on stakeholders to:
"Provide information, training and support to relevant ICT developers, implementers and deciders in the public, private and non-profit sector."
(The 2935th Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council meeting Brussels, 31st March 2009)
Digital Inclusion policy in UK and EU is addressing the needs of older people, and disabled people as well as other socially, economically or geographically disadvantaged groups.
This Digital Inclusion Masters and PG Dip programme focuses on these social and ethical issues and the technological aspects of ensuring equality of access to ICT and the benefits from using ICT. Modules cover the legal and regulatory framework, web accessibility and inclusive design.
Source: Middlesex University
