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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 850
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
1 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Education Technology | Instructional Design | Instructional Technology
Area of study
Education
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 850
About Program

Program Overview


This 8-week micro-credential program in Applied Data Science for Learning Environments equips students to use data science techniques to evaluate learning environments. Through online learning and interdisciplinary teaching, students will gain knowledge in summary statistics, machine learning, data visualization, and the ethics of data. Upon completion, they can use their credits towards the University of Birmingham's PGCert Design for Learning Environments qualification.

Program Outline


Degree Overview:

This 8-week Postgraduate Micro-credential short course in Applied Data Science for Learning Environments provides students with knowledge and skills in using data to evaluate the effectiveness of learning environments and appreciate the utility of data science within education.


Objectives:

  • Critically understand and apply summary statistics.
  • Critically understand and apply summary machine learning to breakdown data.
  • Use appropriate data science technologies to summarize and visualize data stories.
  • Understand and apply the ethics of data.

Teaching:

  • Online learning platform
  • Course materials
  • Digital reading materials

Other:

  • The course is worth 10 academic credits.
  • Students can use these credits to apply for advanced entry to the University of Birmingham's full Online PGCert Design for Learning Environments qualification.
  • Learners will be fully registered University of Birmingham students and will be entitled to normal University services (including library and digital resources).

The cost to study this online course is £850 . This must be paid in full before enrolling. The fee includes any online resources, including full access to the online learning platform, course materials and required digital reading materials.

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:

  • Upper second-class degree or equivalent from a UK university or recognized international institution.
  • Lower second class degree plus 2 years’ work experience in design, computing or education.
  • No degree plus 5 or more years’ work experience in the above areas.

Language Proficiency Requirements:

  • Academic IELTS certificates with a grade of 6.5 and no less than 6.0 in any band.
  • Other forms of English language certificates are accepted.
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