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University degree

Sociology with Data Science

The University of Essex
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

How can data science methods help answer social science questions? Answer this question and more by studying BSc Sociology with Data Science at Essex BSc Sociology with Data Science is a three-year degree, or four years with an optional placement or study abroad year. You’ll explore how data science methods can help answer social science questions, combining sociological insight with programming and analytical skills.

This course prepares you to understand and shape the growing world of data-driven society. How can data science methods help answer social science questions? How can we combine a deep understanding of the social world with the latest tools and data sources to analyse it?

This degree helps you develop the skills to ask the right questions and find meaningful answers using data. By combining sociology with programming and computational methods, you’ll develop the ability to understand and shape the big data revolution from a social science perspective.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts2%
48-63 pts5%
64-79 pts5%
80-95 pts13%
96-111 pts12%
112-127 pts12%
128-143 pts14%
144-159 pts6%
160-175 pts2%
176-191 pts10%
192-207 pts6%
208-223 pts1%
240+ pts6%
How they qualified
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
What graduates earn over time
£24,000
3 years on
£29,500
5 years on
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