Course summary
Be ready to thrive in this rapidly expanding field and explore in depth the various concepts, opportunities and challenges associated with delivering education digitally. Study the theoretical underpinning and the practical applications of digital education.
- Benefit from both theoretical insights and practical understanding thanks to the collaborative delivery of the programme by academic staff and digital education practitioners.
- Interact with and learn from a wide variety of students both in St Andrews and around the world via online group tasks on a weekly basis.
- Consider broad issues relating to digital education, alongside a practical focus on how to design online programmes, and how to use specific learning technologies on a course.
- Learn about a range of research methods appropriate to digital education.
- Engage in assessments that allow you to apply theory to real-world scenarios.
- Conduct original research supported by experts within the Institute.
Modules
Please see the Modules section: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/digital-education/digital-education-september/
Assessment method
In each five-week module, you will integrate theory and practice by discussing and critiquing theoretical concepts and frameworks, and then applying them through a range of practical assessments. Assessments will include:
- a variety of different types of written assignments
- presentations
- development of teaching plans
Entry requirements
Typically, you should have one of the following: - A 2.1 Honours degree or 3.3 out of 4.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) in any discipline. Applications are welcomed from all education systems. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements. - Significant professional or other relevant experience alongside evidence of prior alternative learning such as professional qualifications or certifications. If you require further information about our academic entrance requirements in relation to your education system, please email [email protected].
English language requirements
For the current English language requirements please visit the English language requirements for postgraduate students webpage on the University website.
English language requirements for postgraduate students
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/language-requirements/postgraduate/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please see the Fees and funding section: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/digital-education/digital-education-september/
Sponsorship information
Please see the Fees and funding section: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/digital-education/digital-education-september/
Provider information
University of St Andrews
College Gate
St Andrews
KY16 9AJ