Overview

Through this Data, Inequality and Society programme from The University of Edinburgh, you will examine the social, political, and economic forces that generate and maintain inequalities and investigate the effects of inequalities on people and communities across the globe.

You will explore the role of data in creating and exacerbating inequality and exclusion, and will analyse how the rapidly changing data landscape is interacting with existing inequalities along multiple dimensions, including those of class, gender, ethnicity, religion, age, geography, and citizenship.

Career opportunities

You will develop a solid understanding of data-driven decision-making in projects of inclusion and development in a broad range of contexts, as well as the analytic, research, and creative skills required to approach challenges in new, robust, and data-informed ways.

Graduates will be well-positioned to enter the job market as vital “translators”, bridging the gap between data scientists and decision-makers at strategic or operational levels, taking up roles across the private, public and third sectors.

Potential roles include:

project, programme and policy advisers

analysts

coordinators

For experienced professionals, the programme offers a platform for career progression or transition into leadership roles in projects with a strong data and/or inclusion focus.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

how the climate crisis is connected to health

the inter-relationship of place, people and nature in urban regeneration

critical perspectives on how new technologies are changing society

data, programming and research skills that build on your core expertise

how new and rapidly changing technologies and data sources are transforming the future of democracy

what the future of education might look like

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-02 00:00:00

More details

It is strongly recommended you apply as early as possible. Applications may close earlier than the published deadlines if there is exceptionally high demand.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in any discipline.

They will also consider your application if you have other professional qualifications or experience; please contact us to check before you apply. In particular, they welcome applications from professionals with experience (e.g. working in companies, government, or third sector organisations) designing or implementing projects, programmes, or policies that aim to diminish inequalities.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33600 GBP / year

≈ 33600 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

18000 GBP / year

≈ 18000 GBP / year

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

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

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Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Edinburgh

Funding

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