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Sociology with Data Science (Including Placement Year) BSc (Hons)

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Colchester Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-OCT-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

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? Discover how to ask the right questions, and develop the skills to answer them. By complementing a sociological understanding of the world with programming and analytical skills, you become a social scientist that can both understand and shape the big data revolution.At Essex we investigate what connects people with each other, as well as what divides them. We consider every aspect of our daily lives, from how we relate to politicians, celebrities and friends, to how we define ourselves, our families, and others. You experience a lively, informal environment with the opportunity to explore a wide variety of topics including:- The role of software in everyday life- Programming with Python and Java- Key ethical and social issues in digital societies- Data visualisation- Theories of social stratification- Race, class and gender- Sociological research methods- Natural language engineeringWith research methods rapidly changing in response to the large-scale generation of data within society, sociology needs to ensure it is engaged with new digital methods to both benefit from them, and to shape them. Sociologists with programming skills are highly valued in any organisation that must gather and draw inferences from data. By combining a sociological understanding with practical programming skills you learn how to understand and be that change in society.Our BSc Sociology with Data Science is taught by our Department of Sociology in partnership with our School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering to provide an interdisciplinary course.We offer expertise in many areas that complement the study of society and technology, including criminology, social history, visual sociology, anthropology, economic sociology, US and European studies and cultural rights.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 19,500per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : BBB

Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBCor 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels

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University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    41st out of 117 5

    47th out of 101

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    134 59%

    49th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    28th

    15

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    63rd

    32

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    123 60%

    47th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    60th

    23

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    54th

    28

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