Program Overview

Social Sciences for a Digital Society

Overview

The Research Master Social Sciences for a Digital Society trains students to anticipate, understand, and analyse the complex challenges of the digital society, and to meet them head-on. This programme focuses on interdisciplinary and mixed methods approaches, including the latest techniques in computational social sciences.

Programme Details

• English
• 2 years
• Full-time

Description

An increasingly digital society needs social scientists who can offer solutions to the challenges posed by digitalisation. Through its unique focus, this programme equips students to address societal challenges. With this degree, students will be ready for any role that involves analysing problems in social data science, offering solutions for societal issues using data, and responding to issues in the digital society – whether that’s in academia, government, the non-profit sector, or the corporate world.

Target Audience

This programme is for individuals with a background in the social sciences and/or a strong interest in social issues.

Curriculum

The curriculum includes interdisciplinary and mixed methods approaches, with a focus on the latest techniques in computational social sciences.

Career Prospects

Graduates will be prepared for roles in academia, government, the non-profit sector, or the corporate world, focusing on analysing problems in social data science, offering solutions for societal issues using data, and responding to issues in the digital society.

Why Study Social Sciences for a Digital Society?

Students will become experts in addressing societal challenges through interdisciplinary and mixed methods approaches. The programme offers a unique focus on the latest techniques in computational social sciences, preparing students to meet the complex challenges of the digital society head-on.

Other Master's Programmes

Other relevant master's programmes include:

• Social Psychology (research master)
• Political Science
• Understanding politics in a complex world

Programme Experience

The programme has received scores above average on the components 'content', 'teachers', 'testing', and 'atmosphere' according to the Keuzegids Masters 2024. Students can explore the curriculum and watch a video to find out how students experience the programme. An online diary is also available, showcasing what student life is like as a Research master's student.