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Human and Social Data Science at University of Sussex - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

Data is everywhere and affects every aspect of our lives and our society – from fitness trackers to online shopping to social media. Data is used to understand human behaviour, and to inform policy, journalism and strategy. This course is for you if you:

  • are a graduate in the social sciences, business or the humanities
  • have an interest in data and data-driven methods
  • plan a career in the field of data science.
Understanding how and why data is used, and the societal and ethical implications of doing so, are at the heart of this MSc. On the course, you’ll explore:
  • modern information and communication technologies
  • the python programming language
  • probability theory, statistics, linear algebra and calculus
  • machine learning techniques
  • ethics and interpretability.
You can choose to focus your studies on digital media, or on innovation and policy. You’ll learn from experts at the forefront of their fields. Collaboration with our industry partners will give you career development opportunities. We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

Modules

Please check our website in January 2024 for the modules running in the academic year 2024/25.

Entry requirements

Degree requirements You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements Your qualification should be in Psychology, Economics, Business, or another Social Science subject with a good level of numeracy. You may also be considered for the course if you have an undergraduate degree in a different subject area and can demonstrate that you have ability with data and a reasonable level of Maths (this can be demonstrated in your school leaving qualifications).

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

Information about our tuition fees, funding options and scholarships for UK and international students is available on our website. Find out more here: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding

Sponsorship information

Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people. Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2024/25.

Human and Social Data Science at University of Sussex - UCAS