Data Literacy for Social and Environmental Justice

University of St Andrews
Postgraduate PgCert Distance learning 1 Year GeographyEnvironmental and earth sciences

About this course

The Data Literacy for Social and Environmental Justice programme develops core skills in data literacy (including spatial data science), science communication, and public engagement. The programme is ideal for professionals currently working on questions of social and environmental justice, those looking to shift career trajectory, or recent graduates seeking additional training before (re)entering the workforce.

The Data Literacy for Social and Environmental Justice course is an online self-paced programme, with options to study for a PGCert, PGDip or an MSc.

Highlights

  • You will gain a solid conceptual foundation for understanding how quantitative data are used (and abused) in the interest of social and environmental causes.

  • You will learn basic data literacy and analysis, including the option to build skills in advanced quantitative methods and spatial data sciences.

  • You will strengthen your science communication skills and ability to engage with publics and policy makers to increase your impact potential.

  • As well as being taught through traditional methods, including lectures and workshops, you will also be encouraged to interact with your lecturers and other students through live Q&A sessions and asynchronous online forums.
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 3 study options:

    Distance learning Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: PgCert

    Location: St Andrews

    Distance learning Shown above

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: St Andrews

    Distance learning Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: St Andrews

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2119 Natural and social science professionals
    3544 Data analysts
    1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy
    1254 Waste disposal and environmental services managers
    2111 Chemical scientists
    2114 Physical scientists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    St Andrews
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Geography, Environmental and earth sciences