Data Literacy for Social and Environmental Justice

University of St Andrews

Postgraduate PgCert Distance learning 1 Year GeographyEnvironmental and earth sciences

Data Literacy for Social and Environmental Justice PgCert is a postgraduate degree at University of St Andrews, based in St Andrews, taught distance learning over 1 year.

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

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Course Details

Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Study Mode
Distance learning
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
St Andrews
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Geography, Environmental and earth sciences