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Digital Humanities (Data Science) at University of Southampton - UCAS

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Course summary

n this digital humanities course, you'll develop the skills to step into the world of data science while using your humanities or social sciences background to make sustained arguments. You'll learn how to embed justice-led, climate-orientated and unbiased ways of working, elevating your capacity for future employment or further study. This innovative digital humanities masters degree is for humanities and social science graduates looking to combine critical humanities thinking with data science skills and methods. You'll develop core skills in data analysis, management, harmonisation and visualisation. You'll explore evolving relationships between humans, data and technology, and experiment with new ideas about data science, justice and society. You'll also learn how to combine data science and humanities to create an impact in a range of industries that use digital methods for data-driven work. As a master's student on this humanities data science course, you'll benefit from: dedicated learning spaces and a collaborative culture with academics and fellow students opportunities to take part in knowledge exchange and enterprise activities engagement with a wide range of academic, technical, and professional expertise in digital humanities access to audio-visual recording and production, motion capture, 3D imaging and printing, and virtual reality equipment and technologies the option to complete additional modules from other humanities postgraduate programmes

Modules

For a full list of compulsory and optional modules, please visit our website.

Assessment method

Assessment methods may include exams, coursework, group work and a dissertation.


How to apply

International applicants

English Language Band D: For IELTS 6.5 overall, with minimum 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in listening and speaking. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see the website.

Entry requirements

You'll need a 2:1 degree or higher in a humanities or non-numerate social science subject. Candidates who do not meet the specific entry requirements are still encouraged to apply and will be considered, as will those with non-traditional qualifications or professional experience.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page

Sponsorship information

A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page

Digital Humanities (Data Science) at University of Southampton - UCAS