社会数据科学 MSc Social Data Science

The MSc Social Data Science at Exeter is delivered by the Centre for Computational Social Science, equipping students with mathematical and programming skills to apply data analysis to policy-related questions. Compulsory training covers computational social science, statistical modelling, data visualisation, and evidence-based decision making, with optional specialisations in social and family policy, economic policy, environment, or criminal justice. Practical skills are developed in R, Stata and Python. The programme culminates in a dissertation or industry-based research consultancy project. Students can also undertake optional work placements with public sector bodies, NGOs and private industry.