Overview

The Master of Science in Social Data Analytics and Research at University of Texas at Dallas builds on faculty expertise in criminology, economics, geospatial information sciences, political science, public and nonprofit management, public policy, political economy and sociology to equip individuals with multi-disciplinary skills in social data production, collection and analysis for which there is increasing career demand by government, nonprofit and private sector organizations, and by doctoral programs and other advanced research institutions.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates in the program acquire proficiency in:

Social science research design and evaluation, including quantitative and qualitative approaches.

Quantitative and qualitative data discovery and analysis methods, including understanding and analyzing large data sets.

Harnessing capabilities to help government, nonprofit and private sector organizations as they address pressing societal issues on both local and global scales.

Interpreting core theories and philosophical dimensions of social science practice, and promoting ethical use of social science methodologies.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Methods of Data Collection and Production

Research Practice in the Social Sciences

Research Design

Knowledge Mining

Data Management for Social Science Research

Information Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richardson, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

Proof of English proficiency.

GRE or GMAT score.

Completed UT Dallas graduate application.

Application fee.

$50 non-refundable international credential evaluation fee.

Diplomas and/or degree certificates. Upload scanned copies with certified English translations by the appropriate academic institution or government agency.

All college/university transcripts or mark sheets.

Letters of recommendation.

Certified translation of non-English documents.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29568 USD / year

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29568 USD / year

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15188 USD / year

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Additional Details

Variable tuition rates. Supplemental Designated Tuition Fees + $50 per credit.

Living costs

Richardson

United States

1207 - 2237 USD / month

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