Overview

Data is absolutely everywhere - it is all around us and continually growing. Huge data sources are increasing exponentially, but there are too few people with the specific skills and understanding to process the abundance of information available to inform the best ways forward in tackling pressing global challenges.

Planetary health is defined as the health of human civilisation and the state of the natural systems on which it depends.

Science is often used to support decisions that have profound economic, social and environmental impacts. Good decision-making is fundamental to achieving policy aims, and science should be used as an instrument to evaluate proposed ways of reaching those aims; this is policy-led decision-making.

Data Driven Sustainability (Online Learning) from The University of Edinburgh puts science under a planetary health and sustainable futures lens. An emphasis on translating policy aims into manageable scientific questions is a particularly distinctive, and possibly unique, feature among the University's courses on science and policy.

Careers with Data Driven Sustainability

You will gain skills and knowledge that will equip you to pursue careers in a variety of sectors, including:

government
non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
third sector policy
financial investment
health and nutrition

The courses offered within the Certificate are primarily aimed at upskilling or reskilling those already working in a related industry. As such, many students will already have established careers.

This qualification may contribute to your employability and career progression by providing you with up-to-date research-based education and data skills that are attractive to employers across sectors focused on data, AgriTech and policy.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

One Health risk communication and preparedness

Making science relevant to policy and decision-making

International Animal Welfare Science

Understanding planetary health and data

Sustainable Food Production

Food Policy

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-21 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

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Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Data Science & Big Data View 61 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent in a life science or social science.

It may also consider your application if you have less than a 2:1, or if you have a degree in another discipline, if you can demonstrate three or more years of relevant professional experience. Relevant experience should be detailed in the Personal Statement section of your application.

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Tuition Fees

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6370 GBP / year

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6370 GBP / year

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Funding

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