Sociology and Data Science MSc 12 months Postgraduate Program By UCL |Top Universities
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Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

33,000 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

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Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Sociology and Data Science MSc offers a comprehensive approach to understanding social phenomena through both sociological frameworks and data-driven methods. Students begin with foundational modules: Advanced Social Theory, Global Sociology, Principles of Sociological Explanation, and Social Change in Contemporary Society. These modules provide a basis in sociological theory, exploring key issues like globalisation, migration, civil rights, and social movements. 
Students also select from a series of data science-focused options that introduce foundational tools for data analysis, such as R and Stata, and cover advanced techniques for handling and preparing complex datasets. Courses in this area provide training in data science methods across diverse sources, including geo-spatial, big, and longitudinal data, and offer tools for digital data extraction and online surveys. The dissertation component provides an opportunity to conduct an independent research project on a topic of your choosing, demonstrating your application of data science tools to a contemporary issue. Graduates of this programme leave with a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and technical skills, well-prepared for careers in research, public policy, and data analysis. 
The programme is one of four postgraduate sociology degrees offered by UCL Social Research Institute. Others are Sociology MSc, Sociology and Social Inequalities MSc, and Sociology of Childhood and Children's Rights MA. It is available full-time (one year), part-time (two years) or via flexible/modular study (taking a maximum of five years to complete). Find out more about each of these ways of studying.

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Sociology and Data Science MSc offers a comprehensive approach to understanding social phenomena through both sociological frameworks and data-driven methods. Students begin with foundational modules: Advanced Social Theory, Global Sociology, Principles of Sociological Explanation, and Social Change in Contemporary Society. These modules provide a basis in sociological theory, exploring key issues like globalisation, migration, civil rights, and social movements. 
Students also select from a series of data science-focused options that introduce foundational tools for data analysis, such as R and Stata, and cover advanced techniques for handling and preparing complex datasets. Courses in this area provide training in data science methods across diverse sources, including geo-spatial, big, and longitudinal data, and offer tools for digital data extraction and online surveys. The dissertation component provides an opportunity to conduct an independent research project on a topic of your choosing, demonstrating your application of data science tools to a contemporary issue. Graduates of this programme leave with a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and technical skills, well-prepared for careers in research, public policy, and data analysis. 
The programme is one of four postgraduate sociology degrees offered by UCL Social Research Institute. Others are Sociology MSc, Sociology and Social Inequalities MSc, and Sociology of Childhood and Children's Rights MA. It is available full-time (one year), part-time (two years) or via flexible/modular study (taking a maximum of five years to complete). Find out more about each of these ways of studying.

Admission requirements

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A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelors' degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in sociology or a related social science subject. If you do not meet these requirements individuals with relevant work experience, or with A level sociology and an undergraduate degree in another subject who show a clear desire to change discipline may be considered.
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

16,000
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International Students

33,000
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