Digital Education

University of Leeds

Overview

If you’re an education professional, learning technologist, or teacher looking to enhance your knowledge of digital education and broaden your career opportunities, then this qualification is for you. 

This online Digital Education degree from  University of Leeds will help you grasp the theories underpinning digital education, learn to use and evaluate the latest learning technologies, and look towards future developments in the field.

Specialist modules – such as Digital Education in Practice and Designing Digital Education – will help you develop a critical perspective on the use of digital technology in learning contexts, as well as work-based practical skills. 

The excellence in digital education means you’ll have the opportunity to engage, collaborate and learn in creative ways at a pace that suits you.

You’ll benefit from studying digital education practice as an online learner yourself, and the interactive, collaborative and community-based delivery of this course allows you to engage with fellow professionals while harnessing the expertise of our academic staff. In addition, you’ll engage with academic leaders and innovative practitioners in digital education to discuss and debate the past, the present and the future of digital education.

In a field where research can often overstate conclusions from short-term interventions, you’ll learn to approach research critically. 

You’ll develop skills to collaborate online with other digital education professionals to evaluate digital education practice in a range of professional settings, both during and after the course.

Career opportunities

This course is designed to aid professional development in the field of digital education, enabling you to apply for promotion within an existing career path or to change career direction. Some career opportunities include learning designer, learning technologist, online tutor, online course developer, and a range of digital education leadership roles.

Research methods training will also be very useful to enhance your own professional practice and that of your institution, and could lead on to a doctorate if desired.

Course highlights

• Benefit from a high level of contact with educators through regular online tutorials, ad-hoc meetings and during weekly online seminars.
• Study at a time to suit you – weekly seminars are offered at two different times to cater for those in different time zones and to those balancing other commitments.
• Enjoy regular interaction with other learners from around the world, with opportunities to collaborate and connect with class mates from a range of professional contexts.
• Expand your professional network and enhance your career progression by engaging with our academic team through extracurricular activities such as scholarships, events, conferences and writing projects.