Overview

This Human and Social Data Science course at University of Sussex 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.

Careers

There’s strong employer demand for skilled people in artificial intelligence and data science. The UK Government’s Digital Strategy predicts that within 20 years, 90% of all jobs will require some element of digital skills.
As a Human and Social Data Science graduate, you’re well prepared for a wide range of careers in many fields, including:

online retail and marketing
economic policy research for developing countries
media production
innovation and technology policy
technology and engineering
management, finance and banking

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Natural Language Processing
Media, Law and Ethics
Policy Making and Policy Analysis
Artificial Intelligence and Policies for Technological Revolutions
Industrial and Innovation Policy
New Developments in Digital Media

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data Human Computer Interaction View 408 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.
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).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22575 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11025 GBP / year

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Living costs

Brighton

United Kingdom

815 - 1383 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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