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City, University of London: Data, Policy and Society
| Institution | City, University of London View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Policy and Global Affairs View department profile |
| Web | www.city.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This course is subject to approval for 2024 entry.
As society becomes increasingly reliant on data and AI, tech companies, government bodies, thinktanks and NGOs alike are searching for individuals with the necessary training to analyse, interpret and present this data. This course will provide you with the practical research skills and knowledge, to critically understand and ethically assess how data is used across a multitude of industries.
Benefits of this course You will benefit from a sociologically informed understanding of data-centric systems, which are integral to the majority of industries today, as well as the focus of governmental and non-governmental bodies.
We believe that an interdisciplinary and critical approach to data and computational systems and their ethical use is a requirement for roles within tech companies, government bodies, thinktanks and non-governmental organisations alike.
Who is this course for? This degree is ideal if you are an independent thinker who wants to work in industry or government.
An interest in data, emerging technologies and their implications for policy and society will be helpful as cutting-edge theoretical insights, research methods and ethics combine to establish the programme.
You can undertake projects that explicitly develop research undertaken on social and computer science undergraduate programmes. Accordingly, you might have a background in sociology and social policy, politics, computer science or human-computer interaction. Equally, you may already be working in industry or government in a data-focused role.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | UK Applicants will normally have a lower second-class (2.2) honours degree or above, or international equivalent. We welcome applications from any discipline or background as this course is focussed on how data is increasingly applied, used and governed across all industries. English language requirements If you're a national of a recognised majority English-speaking country as defined by the government, or have previously completed a university degree (or equivalent) in one, you will not need to prove your knowledge of English to apply for the course. Please note that if your country is not defined as majority-English-speaking by the government you will need to demonstrate you meet the English language requirements for the course. This course requires the equivalent of an IELTS academic test with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component. We will also accept an equivalent score in any of the tests listed under the English language requirements section. You must have completed the qualification no more than two years prior to the start of the course. Know that this list is exhaustive and as such we are unable to accept any qualifications or evidence outside of this. Please note that the scores stated at the link above are lower than those you would need to meet for entry to the course. Contact the admissions team if you have any questions about qualification equivalencies. English language programmes |
| Location | City, University of London Northampton Square London EC1V 0HB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | UK Applicants will normally have a lower second-class (2.2) honours degree or above, or international equivalent. We welcome applications from any discipline or background as this course is focussed on how data is increasingly applied, used and governed across all industries. English language requirements If you're a national of a recognised majority English-speaking country as defined by the government, or have previously completed a university degree (or equivalent) in one, you will not need to prove your knowledge of English to apply for the course. Please note that if your country is not defined as majority-English-speaking by the government you will need to demonstrate you meet the English language requirements for the course. This course requires the equivalent of an IELTS academic test with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component. We will also accept an equivalent score in any of the tests listed under the English language requirements section. You must have completed the qualification no more than two years prior to the start of the course. Know that this list is exhaustive and as such we are unable to accept any qualifications or evidence outside of this. Please note that the scores stated at the link above are lower than those you would need to meet for entry to the course. Contact the admissions team if you have any questions about qualification equivalencies. English language programmes |
| Location | City, University of London Northampton Square London EC1V 0HB |
The School of Policy & Global Affairs is a centre of world-class scholarship, education and public service, making a transformative impact on society.
Located in one of the world's greatest financial and political centres, we engage with the key challenges and debates that are shaping policy formation in a rapidly changing world.
The School was formed in summer 2022, bringing together the Department of Economics, Department of International Politics, and the Department of Sociology and Criminology.
Our highly-rated courses in these subject areas equip students with the knowledge and skills to respond to the world’s most pressing policy challenges. With …
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