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PG Cert in Academic Practice

Northumbria University, Newcastle

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate

  • Location

    City Centre Campus

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    16 months

Course summary

The UN estimates that by 2050, 68 of the world’s population will live in urban areas an extra 2.5 billion people on today’s number. This rapid urbanisation is occurring at a time of global targets for reduced emissions. Cities are also estimated to be responsible for 80 of CO2 emissions. The challenge for today’s governments, urban planners, technical specialists and architects then, is how to support the sustainable development of our cities that reduce emissions and maximise efficiency whilst providing the basis for a culturally rich and exciting space to live.Our MSc Technology in Sustainable Cities offers a multidisciplinary approach to planning sustainable urban solutions, developing computing expertise with urban planning technologies to prepare students for exciting careers applying technologies to more sustainable urban living.Key factsYou will work in QGIS or a similar cross-platform to view, edit and analyse spatial data and will be introduced to C or Python to create pluginsYou will develop a career plan and reflective log considering how your learning from the programme can accelerate the achievement of this planDesign an IoT solution for a sustainable smart city as part of your assessmentThis programme has been designed to meet the accreditation criteria of BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional Upon completion of your programme, you will be eligible for the QA Professional Pathways programmes which will enable you to further develop your skills with one of the UK’s largest providers of IT and project management trainingThe Advanced Practice includes an Internship or Group Consultancy Project, enhancing your employability with all-important work experience

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • University League Table

    37th

  • Campus address

    Northumbria University, Northumberland Building, Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 8ST, England

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Northumbria is based in the heart of multicultural Newcastle, famous for its safety and friendliness. Accommodation is only a short walk from campus.
Newcastle is known for its affordability, with a low cost of living that helps your money go further.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    15th out of 91 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    142 62%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    89.0 89%

    6th

    17

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    52nd

    7

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