Data Literacy for Justice MSc/PGDip/PGCert - online at University of St Andrews

Programme overview

Fully online programme building skills in statistical modelling, spatial data, data visualisation, data ethics and science communication to address social justice, environmental justice and sustainability challenges.

Department: School of Geography and Sustainable Development | Duration: MSc: up to three years; PGDip: up to three years; PGCert: up to two years (online) | Intake: September | Study mode: online | Location: St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

MSc students take two compulsory modules (Theoretical Foundations of Social and Environmental Justice, and Science Communication and Public Engagement) and at least six optional modules, covering foundational to advanced statistical approaches and spatial data science.

Career pathways

The course is designed to support career growth for those in existing roles or entering the sector; students can use CareerConnect and the Careers Centre.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For the MSc: a 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree in any subject from the UK or the equivalent international qualification. Applicants without a degree may be considered with at least five years of relevant professional learning, possibly starting on the PGCert. Application requires a CV, a personal statement, one signed academic reference, and transcripts and degree certificates. International applicants may need to provide an English language test score, normally accepted only if taken within two years of the programme start; applicants with a UK degree or a degree taught entirely in English at a recognised institution in specified majority English-speaking countries may not need one.

GBP 18,000 for the whole programme. Estimated total fee for the MSc (stated as GBP 1,500 per 15 credits); online programme with one fee for all applicants Source

Intake: September

Duration: MSc: up to three years; PGDip: up to three years; PGCert: up to two years (online)

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