Overview
With the rise of new and big forms of data, and computation and analytics forming ever-increasingly important elements of a wide range of professions, this programme with prepare you for a variety of careers in the private, non-profit and public sectors.
With a background in social sciences, you will be trained to use data to answer interesting social science questions. You will take a series of project-based programming courses specifically designed for students without a formal computing or statistical background. A typical student will also have taken a prior course in quantitative methods or applied statistics at a basic level, although this is not a formal requirement.
You will become fluent in a variety of programming languages and applications, particularly R and Python, and will learn to create and manipulate large databases and think creatively about how to deploy these skills in the context of specific projects.
You will also have the opportunity to choose substantive electives, allowing you to tailor the Applied Social Data Science programme from London School of Economics and Political Science to your particular interests. The programme will culminate in a capstone project where you will creatively apply the technical skills you have learned to a project of your own design.
Careers
This programme will prepare you for a variety of careers in the private, non-profit and public sectors.
Top 5 sectors our students work in:
- Information, Digital Technology and Data
- Education, Teaching and Research
- Financial and Professional Services
- Government, Public Sector and Policy
- International Organisations
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Computer Programming
- Fundamentals of Social Science Research Design
- Data for Data Scientists
- Managing and Visualising Data
- Applied Regression Analysis
- Applied Machine Learning for Social Science
- Machine Learning and Data Mining
- Capstone Project
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Deadline, none – rolling admissions.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Statistics Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data View 488 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in social science, data science, statistics or a quantitative field. Work experience is advantageous but not required.
- Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet our minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission.
Tuition Fee
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International
36168 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 36168 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
35472 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 35472 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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