Program Overview

MSc Data Science (Social Analytics) / Overview

Overview

The MSc Data Science (Social Analytics) is a one-year full-time program that focuses on the application of data science techniques to social sciences. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of data analytics and its applications in social sciences.

Entry Requirements

• High 2:1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent): Students are expected to have a degree with a substantial proportion of social science content. As a minimum, students should have completed two degree-level units on topics from any of the following: sociology, psychology, anthropology, economics, history, human geography, political science, public health.
• Evidence of applying statistical modelling to social sciences: Students with experience in applying statistical models to social issues will have an advantage in the selection process.
• Non-academic experience with the application of statistical models to social issues: Students with non-academic experience in applying statistical models to social issues will also be considered.
• Experience working on public policy issues or similar: Students with experience working on public policy issues or similar will be considered.

Application and Selection

• Aptitude, knowledge, and/or interest in three areas: Students should demonstrate aptitude, knowledge, and/or interest in three areas: data analytics and/or statistics, computational subjects, and pathway-specific requirements.
• Course units taken at undergraduate level and high school level, or professional experience: Students can demonstrate their aptitude, knowledge, and/or interest through course units taken at undergraduate level and high school level, or professional experience.

Course Details

• Duration: 1 year
• Degree awarded: Master of Science (MSc)
• Full-time: Yes
• Part-time: No
• Full-time distance learning: No
• Part-time distance learning: No

Careers

• Career opportunities: The program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of data analytics and its applications in social sciences, making them suitable for a wide range of career opportunities.

Fees

• MSc (full-time):
  • UK students (per annum): £16,500
  • International, including EU, students (per annum): £33,500
• Fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration and computational costs during your studies: All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of courses lasting more than a year for UK/EU students (fees are typically fixed for international students, for the course duration at the year of entry).

Scholarships/Sponsorships

• Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Plan (CSFP) General Scholarship: For information on available funding, please see fees and funding or search the University's postgraduate funding database.

Regulated by the Office for Students

• The University of Manchester is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS): The OfS aims to help students succeed in Higher Education by ensuring they receive excellent information and guidance, get high-quality education that prepares them for the future, and by protecting their interests. More information can be found at the OfS website.