University of St Andrews - Online
MSc / PGDip / PGCert in Global Digital Humanities - OnlineOnline United Kingdom
DURATION
1 up to 3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Sep 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 18,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* for MSc part-time | GBP 12,000 - for PGDip part-time | GBP 6,000 - for PGCert part-time
Introduction
Develop the research skills and computational methods needed to study and curate human culture and explore the capabilities, limitations and risks of digital technologies, including AI, and their impact on the arts and industry.
Why study this course?
Transcend cultural, regional, and linguistic boundaries to advance your studies of language, literature, and culture.
- Understand digital technology in modern languages, including natural language processing, large language models (LLM) and the intersection of modern languages and educational technology.
- Explore the development of digital technologies and their use in literary studies.
- Use digital tools and computational techniques to analyse a wide variety of texts and data, learning to present your findings in visually compelling ways using tools including Python.
- Develop your skills in end-to-end machine learning using large real-world datasets.
- Understand the challenges of AI for modern languages and global society.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
We are committed to supporting you through your studies, regardless of your financial circumstances.
Successful entrants starting online studies at Masters level can apply for scholarships of up to £6000 towards the course fees.
- St Leonard's funding opportunities
- Graduate discount (15% off tuition fees)
Curriculum
Those studying for a PGCert take three modules in Digital Humanities and one module in Computer Science.
Those studying for a PGDip take five modules in Digital Humanities and three modules in Computer Science.
Those studying for an MSc take five modules in Digital Humanities and three modules in Computer Science and will complete a dissertation or final project.
MSc
Dissertation in Digital Humanities or applied research project
Following the successful completion of the coursework (see PGCert and PGDip modules information), MSc students undertake a dissertation module of 60 credits (15,000 words) or an applied research project accompanied by a report (8,000 words). The dissertation should demonstrate an element of independent thinking or originality of thought in the establishment of the argument and be based upon clearly founded research, analysis and interpretation. It should demonstrate how to address the challenges relating to conducting and completing a research thesis, and, likewise, the applied research project should demonstrate how to reflect and manage the execution of a digital humanities project from requirements to results.
The topic of the dissertation or the applied research project must be agreed before the start of the project with an academic supervisor. These modules involve regular one-to-one contact with the supervisor.
PGCert and PGDip
Digital Humanities: Principles and Methods
Introduces contemporary debates on the future of the humanities in our digital age; you will learn about digital tools, methods and themes, and identify interdisciplinary research questions relating to Digital Humanities.
Programming in Python
Introduces and revises modelling, design and implementation in Python.
Research Methods in Data Science
Introduces the skills necessary for the planning, data gathering, data analysis and dissemination stages of data science research.
Digital Global Literatures
Enables students to enhance the analysis and presentation of literary texts with advanced digital and computational techniques.
Digital Modern Languages
Examines the capabilities, limitations, and impact of these technologies on Modern Language and related industries.
Memory and Storytelling in the Digital Age
Delves into storytelling as a cultural practice, examining the storyteller’s role and narrative techniques for crafting memory in a digital world.
Data and Information Visualisation
Focuses on the question of how to utilise visual representations to make information accessible for exploration and analysis.
End-to-End Machine Learning
Focuses on using Python packages to perform end-to-end data-driven analyses.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Prepare for a range of careers with in demand digital and analytical skills, including research, digital curation, mobile development, digital product design, and roles withing cultural and heritage organisations.
Why study at University of St Andrews - Online
Wherever you are, you can take St Andrews with you. Online Master's at the University of St Andrews combine all the benefits of studying at one of the world's oldest and best universities, with all the advantages of flexible, personalised learning.
Program delivery
Teaching
A mix of lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical work.
Schedule
You will access modules and components at a pace and on a timetable that suits your work and study environment.