The Postgraduate Certificate Education: Digital Skills is designed to be delivered on a part-time basis over the period of one academic year. It comprises two modules each of 30 CATS points: Digital Citizenship and A Curriculum Approach to Digital Skills.
Digital skills will prepare schools and colleges for the evolving demands of the citizenship and cyber curriculum. It will support teachers and FE practitioners as they develop in this digital decade. The course aims to offer rich digital skills and research-informed strategies for new age educational environments.
The comprehensive use of the Virtual Learning Environment Canvas provides the flexibility of learning required for professionals seeking professional development and by providing learning through live and recorded lectures, live and reflective discussions and uploaded resources and supportive readings the learner can engage fully in the learning experience.
How will I study?
You can visit our 46 acre campus and meet staff and students at any time. You may however wish to study completely online. Our online modules are led by a team of experienced lecturers who manage the environment and the student experience individually and in a professional manner. Opportunities for peer learning and professional discussion are an important part of the programme.
Contact time
Classes are normally held once weekly (in the evening) via the College’s virtual learning environment – Canvas. Days will be agreed in advance of the programme with plenty of notice for study. We will also record all components of the programme for anyone who cannot attend on a particular evening.
Who will be teaching me?
You will be taught, assessed and supported by an exceptional team of internationally recognised, research-led and experienced practitioners.Our staff are practitioners as well as researchers, offering a unique interactive learning experience.
How will I be assessed?
There are no written examinations. Modules are assessed by coursework. This brings a real-work experience to the course, facilitated by tutors.
Entitlement
Students who accumulate 60 CAT points on this programme, will graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate.
Please note this course does not give you Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
STR7017 Digital Citizenship
October 2024
This module will explore global and cyber citizenship in the 21st century school/college in the development of a digital competence framework. It considers how the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework and neuroscience research can be used to improve inclusivity. The role of Gaming in developing cognitive, creative and collaborative skills will also be considered and students will critically assess cyber awareness strategies and skills within the whole-school curriculum. The impact of cyber citizenship as a digital competence will be addressed.
STR7019 A Curriculum Approach to Digital Skills
January 2025
The module considers a curriculum approach to digital skills and will be of particular interest to those involved in education. The course will investigate digital skills in the context of the digital divide and digital literacy through a curriculum approach to whole-school development. Students will critically reflect on digital skills needs at a whole-school level to improve pupil literacy and innovation in pedagogy for digital skills. Students will have the opportunity to audit the needs of school and design a digital skills (from the wider Transversal skills) and computational thinking plan for curriculum change and improvement as a whole-school intervention to promote digital confidence as a curriculum or extra-curricular approach to the digital decade.
All modules are 30 CATs. The Postgraduate Certificate may be taken as an award or progressed toward a full Master’s award. Both modules amounts to one-third of the full programme.
For full programme specification click here.
Applicants will normally hold a relevant 2:2 Honours degree or above in a related discipline. Applicants who do not meet the requirements above may be considered on an individual basis, where there is evidence of relevant experience. Applicants may be required to attend an interview to determine their suitability for entry.
How to Apply
Application for admission to all Masters Programmes should be made by downloading the application form and reference form (see ‘Apply Now’ link above) and returning the completed forms by email only to masters@stran.ac.uk
The next intake for this programme is for September 2025. Applications are now closed for 24/25.
Tuition Fees
| 2024 - 25 Tuition Fees MEd / MA ECS / MTeach | CATs Points | NI / ROI | GB | EU Other* | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate per module | 30 | £1,217 | £1,542 | £3,584 | £3,584 |
| Dissertation module | 60 | £2,434 | £3,084 | £7,168 | £7,168 |
| Full-time Course | 180 | £7,300 | £9,250 | £21,500 | £21,500 |
Please note the Postgraduate Certificate is 60 CATS.
Additional Course Costs
There are no additional costs. The course is supported by a fully online library at Stranmillis and Queens University. You will have access to thousands of ebooks and ejournals in support of your study with us. Library and writing inductions will be supported for all online and new students
The Postgraduate Certificate Education: Digital Skills is designed to be delivered on a part-time basis over the period of one academic year. It comprises two modules each of 30 CATS points: Digital Citizenship and A Curriculum Approach to Digital Skills.
Digital skills will prepare schools and colleges for the evolving demands of the citizenship and cyber curriculum. It will support teachers and FE practitioners as they develop in this digital decade. The course aims to offer rich digital skills and research-informed strategies for new age educational environments.
The comprehensive use of the Virtual Learning Environment Canvas provides the flexibility of learning required for professionals seeking professional development and by providing learning through live and recorded lectures, live and reflective discussions and uploaded resources and supportive readings the learner can engage fully in the learning experience.
How will I study?
You can visit our 46 acre campus and meet staff and students at any time. You may however wish to study completely online. Our online modules are led by a team of experienced lecturers who manage the environment and the student experience individually and in a professional manner. Opportunities for peer learning and professional discussion are an important part of the programme.
Contact time
Classes are normally held once weekly (in the evening) via the College’s virtual learning environment – Canvas. Days will be agreed in advance of the programme with plenty of notice for study. We will also record all components of the programme for anyone who cannot attend on a particular evening.
Who will be teaching me?
You will be taught, assessed and supported by an exceptional team of internationally recognised, research-led and experienced practitioners.Our staff are practitioners as well as researchers, offering a unique interactive learning experience.
How will I be assessed?
There are no written examinations. Modules are assessed by coursework. This brings a real-work experience to the course, facilitated by tutors.
Entitlement
Students who accumulate 60 CAT points on this programme, will graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate.
Please note this course does not give you Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
STR7017 Digital Citizenship
October 2024
This module will explore global and cyber citizenship in the 21st century school/college in the development of a digital competence framework. It considers how the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework and neuroscience research can be used to improve inclusivity. The role of Gaming in developing cognitive, creative and collaborative skills will also be considered and students will critically assess cyber awareness strategies and skills within the whole-school curriculum. The impact of cyber citizenship as a digital competence will be addressed.
STR7019 A Curriculum Approach to Digital Skills
January 2025
The module considers a curriculum approach to digital skills and will be of particular interest to those involved in education. The course will investigate digital skills in the context of the digital divide and digital literacy through a curriculum approach to whole-school development. Students will critically reflect on digital skills needs at a whole-school level to improve pupil literacy and innovation in pedagogy for digital skills. Students will have the opportunity to audit the needs of school and design a digital skills (from the wider Transversal skills) and computational thinking plan for curriculum change and improvement as a whole-school intervention to promote digital confidence as a curriculum or extra-curricular approach to the digital decade.
All modules are 30 CATs. The Postgraduate Certificate may be taken as an award or progressed toward a full Master’s award. Both modules amounts to one-third of the full programme.
For full programme specification click here.
Applicants will normally hold a relevant 2:2 Honours degree or above in a related discipline. Applicants who do not meet the requirements above may be considered on an individual basis, where there is evidence of relevant experience. Applicants may be required to attend an interview to determine their suitability for entry.
How to Apply
Application for admission to all Masters Programmes should be made by downloading the application form and reference form (see ‘Apply Now’ link above) and returning the completed forms by email only to masters@stran.ac.uk
The next intake for this programme is for September 2025. Applications are now closed for 24/25.
Tuition Fees
| 2024 - 25 Tuition Fees MEd / MA ECS / MTeach | CATs Points | NI / ROI | GB | EU Other* | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate per module | 30 | £1,217 | £1,542 | £3,584 | £3,584 |
| Dissertation module | 60 | £2,434 | £3,084 | £7,168 | £7,168 |
| Full-time Course | 180 | £7,300 | £9,250 | £21,500 | £21,500 |
Please note the Postgraduate Certificate is 60 CATS.
Additional Course Costs
There are no additional costs. The course is supported by a fully online library at Stranmillis and Queens University. You will have access to thousands of ebooks and ejournals in support of your study with us. Library and writing inductions will be supported for all online and new students