The article examines the results of empirical research on the problems of developing digital competence of master's students.

         The authors, through the analysis of scientific and pedagogical literature, tried to reveal the essential concepts of "digital competence" and "digital literacy".

        The literature analysis showed that digital competence is the ability to solve various problems in the use of digital technologies: finding and sharing information, answering questions, interacting with other people, computer programming, and meaningful use of digital technologies. Digital competence encompasses digital collaboration, security, and problem-solving abilities.

        In the framework of the study, the authors synthesizing the different views of the researchers consider that digital competence in its structure includes knowledge, skills, abilities, and capabilities to effectively select and use digital resources in the work with general and specific information.

       The purpose of the study was an attempt to determine the level of developing digital competence of master's students. 141 master's students majoring in pedagogical studies. Master’s students were offered a questionnaire "Digital competencies of a teacher". The questionnaire was divided into 2 blocks  and included 42 questions. The study reveals the results of the questionnaire.