Hi there, I'm Luna.
I'm a bit like an AI, except instead of making pictures of people with 16 fingers, I can help you find the perfect course and uni.
Would you like some help in your search?
Want to know what it's like to study this course at uni? We've got all the key info, from entry requirements to the modules on offer. If that all sounds good, why not check out reviews from real students or even book onto an upcoming open days?
Postgraduate Certificate
University of St Andrews
Online
SEP-25
2 years
Select a course option
Postgraduate Certificate
University of St Andrews
Online
SEP-25
2 years
Select a an exam type
This programme will help you develop a range of skills to strengthen your potential to address injustices that harm human and non-human populations and the environment.
It will build your ability to explore, manage, analyse, interpret, visualise, and communicate data to a range of audiences, from lay publics to academics and policymakers.
The programme is ideal for:
professionals seeking to enhance their data literacy and science communication skills, who currently work in the public or private sector on issues of social justice or environmental degradation
those looking to move into a career in social justice or environmental advocacy, policy, or education
recent graduates seeking additional training before entering or re-entering the workforce.
Course details
Highlights
•You can start at the beginning if you don't have a background in statistics, or you can take a more advanced class to enhance your existing skills.
•Boost your impact potential by diversifying your science communications and data visualisation toolboxes.
•Maximum flexibility through asynchronous, adaptive learning with optional synchronous engagement.
•Come to a one or two-week summer residential stay (first opportunity is summer 2025) to network with other Data for Justice students, staff, and guests working on issues of social or environmental justice.
After your degree
Careers
The University of St Andrews’ global reputation makes its graduates highly valued by employers. The programme provides subject knowledge and applied skills relevant to a range of career paths in government and public bodies, non-governmental organisations and charities, and the private sector.
Examples include:
•non-Governmental organisations, such as Oxfam, WWF, Amnesty International, Norwegian Refugee Council, Norad, Red Cross Climate Center, Wildlife Conservation Society, The Nature Conservancy
•the public sector, such as the Centre for Climate and Health Security, Public Health Scotland, UK MET Office
•government, such as UK Government Departments like DEFRA
international organisations, such as UNOCHA, UNHRC, UNEP, WHO.
For entry onto the MSc: A 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree in any subject from the UK or the equivalent international qualification. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements. We will also consider applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree. In these circumstances we expect candidates to have at least five years of relevant professional learning. The Admissions team will holistically assess your application and determine the best route of entry for you. In some cases, this may be onto the PGCert in the first instance where students will have the opportunity to progress and graduate with a full Masters degree. Students are also required to have a desired level of English language proficiency. See English language tests and qualifications.
Students living in
Domestic
£6,000 per year
Students from Domestic
MSc £18,000, PG Dip £12,000, PG Cert £6,000.
£6,000 per year
Students from EU
MSc £18,000, PG Dip £12,000, PG Cert £6,000.
£6,000 per year
Students from International
MSc £18,000, PG Dip £12,000, PG Cert £6,000.
