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  Data, Inequality and Society (Online Learning) MSc, PgDip (ICL), PgCert


Online University of Edinburgh    Edinburgh Futures Institute

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Full time & Part time September PGCert, PGDip, MSc MSc: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time or 3 years part-time intermittent; PgDip: 2 years part-time intermittent; PgCert: 9 months part-time
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The Data, Inequality and Society (Online Learning) MSc programme offered by the Edinburgh Futures Institute is an interdisciplinary degree that explores the relationship between data practices and societal inequalities. This programme equips students with advanced knowledge and skills to address the challenges of building inclusive and equitable global societies. With a flexible study format, you can tailor your learning experience and develop expertise in data practices that both exacerbate inequalities and support inclusion. You will have access to leading experts and researchers, and gain essential creative and practical skills to lead positive change. Join this programme to become a critical thinker and a champion of social justice.

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What makes societies inclusive? How do data practices describe, amplify or confront problems of marginalisation and inequality?

This new MSc programme from the Edinburgh Futures Institute brings advanced, cross-disciplinary knowledge together with sectors and experts who are committed to building inclusive and equitable global societies.

Inequality and exclusion lie at the heart of the ‘wicked problems’ that societies face today. You will learn to identify and address them through a collaborative approach that offers a critical and empirical exploration of the causes and consequences of inequalities in societies around the world.

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