Researching Digital Education (Taught)

In this postgraduate certificate, you’ll develop the research and scholarly skills needed to explore the evolving field of digital education. You'll examine how digital approaches to teaching, learning and assessment can shape educational experiences. Through research design, data collection and critical evaluation, you’ll learn to analyse evidence across educational contexts while pursuing your specific areas of interest. You’ll investigate emerging practices, including AI and immersive technologies, before undertaking either a small-scale investigation or an extended research proposal. By the end, you’ll be ready to contribute to digital education research and innovation, and progress to further study or research-focused roles.

Why choose this course

• Develop research skills in digital education and examine key issues across diverse educational contexts

• Explore online teaching, technology-enhanced learning and educational technology in theory and practice

• Design and conduct small-scale investigations or develop an extended research proposal

• Present your work at an online conference and receive feedback from tutors and peers

• Join a community of practice with access to online events and discussions during and after your studies

You can progress from this Postgraduate Certificate in Researching Digital Education to our MA in Online Teaching

To gain this qualification, you'll study the following 60 credit module:
Research and scholarship in digital education (H890)