Program Overview
This MSc in Social Data Science is a one-year program designed for graduates of social science or computer science programs. It combines social scientific, computational, informational, statistical, and visualization skills to equip students to curate and analyze complex data arising from human activities and interactions in the digital world. The program offers an internship option and is suitable for those seeking to combine their social science training with technical and analytical skills to exploit the wide range of digitized and digital data now accessible.
University College Dublin
Overview:
University College Dublin (UCD) is a leading research-intensive university located in Dublin, Ireland. It is known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and global engagement. UCD offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines.
Student Life and Campus Experience:
UCD provides a vibrant and diverse campus experience for its students. The university emphasizes the holistic development of its students, offering a range of opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Research Excellence:
UCD is renowned for its strong research output and collaborations with industry partners.Global Partnerships:
The university boasts a vast network of partner institutions worldwide, providing students with opportunities for international study and exchange.Transformational Learning:
UCD focuses on providing a transformative learning experience that fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills.Other:
UCD is actively involved in promoting sustainability and social responsibility. The university is committed to creating a positive impact on society through its research, teaching, and engagement activities.
Entry Requirements:
- Applicants must hold a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent in a computational science discipline, and to show evidence for strong interest in social science research;
- OR to hold a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent in social science disciplines and to show evidence for strong interest in obtaining, or existing computational skills.
- Additionally, excellent academic references are required.
- All applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and relevant work experience will be taken into account, so that in certain cases an award at a 2.2 classification may be considered.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Students whose first language is not English will need a recognised English language qualification.
- On the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) students will need to achieve an average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version.
Huge and always expanding. Lots of course options and the professors care a lot about what they teach. Huge amount of students and clubs so there is something for everyone.
Finished my Masters in Food Safety here in 2019. Quality of education is pretty good. Facilities are on point. One of the better universities in Ireland. A lot of extra curricular activities organised all round the year. No racism or any other issue as per my experience. Teaching staff is quite knowledgeable. I loved my time there. 10/10
