Digital Education (Online Learning) PgCert (ICL)
University of Edinburgh
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Postgraduate Certificate

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Learning, teaching, training, and research are profoundly affected by the challenges and opportunities posed by the acceleration of the digital in education. Since 2005, the MSc in Digital Education has given professionals in education-whether in higher or further education, schools, NGOs, commercial organisations, and government ministries-the critical insight they need in this fast-moving and richly diverse field.The Digital Education programme is delivered fully online and is designed as a ...Read more

Learning, teaching, training, and research are profoundly affected by the challenges and opportunities posed by the acceleration of the digital in education. Since 2005, the MSc in Digital Education has given professionals in education-whether in higher or further education, schools, NGOs, commercial organisations, and government ministries-the critical insight they need in this fast-moving and richly diverse field.

The Digital Education programme is delivered fully online and is designed as a part-time programme, with the majority of participants studying over a period of 3-4 years.

The programme is distinctive for its innovative design, its breadth of scope, the high level of support provided to students and its basis in the research activity of the Centre for Research in Digital Education.

Career opportunities

The skills and knowledge this programme provides will enable you to expand your existing career into the fast-moving and richly diverse field of digital education.

The research skills you gain in the MSc programme will equip you for further study and possibly an academic career if you choose.

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Entry requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant discipline. You should demonstrate a professional interest in the programme.

Tuition fees

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£5,070 per year

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Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

10 credits £845; 20 credits £1,690; 40 credits £3,380

£5,070 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

10 credits £845; 20 credits £1,690; 40 credits £3,380

£5,070 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

10 credits £845; 20 credits £1,690; 40 credits £3,380

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University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh Old College Edinburgh Edinburgh, City Of EH8 9YL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Edinburgh Haymarket  0.7 miles away
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