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The University of Edinburgh: Data, Inequality and Society
Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
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Department | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
futurestudents@ed.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 0131 650 4360 |
Study type | Taught |
Summary
An interdisciplinary degree with Edinburgh Futures Institute
What makes societies inclusive? How do data practices describe, amplify or confront problems of marginalisation and inequality?
This MSc programme from the Edinburgh Futures Institute brings advanced, cross-disciplinary knowledge together with sectors and experts who are committed to building inclusive and equitable global societies.
Inequality and exclusion lie at the heart of the ‘wicked problems’ that societies face today. You will learn to identify and address them through a collaborative approach that offers a critical and empirical exploration of the causes and consequences of inequalities in societies around the world.
The programme offers you flexibility and choice in the way you study, supporting you to develop advanced knowledge of the ways in which data practices can exacerbate inequalities but also support projects and policies of inclusion.
You will develop your own understanding and ability to lead in building future inclusive societies by:
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working with leading-edge knowledge
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applying insights to a project you care about
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developing essential creative and practical skills to support your work
You will have access to sector experts and leading researchers addressing how we build and sustain more equitable societies. By supporting you to engage critically, this programme will help you develop your ability to lead positive change
Postgraduate study at the Edinburgh Futures Institute
This programme is part of an interconnected portfolio of postgraduate study in the Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI).
EFI supports interdisciplinary teaching, learning and research that is focussed on complex global and social challenges. Our programmes are taught by academic experts from many different subject areas.
As an EFI student, you will develop creative, critical and data-informed thinking that cuts across traditional disciplinary boundaries. You will have the space to think deeply about questions linked to your own passions and professional goals and will develop a project based on an issue that you care about.
As well as knowledge specific to your area of study, studying at Edinburgh Futures Institute will give you the skills and understanding you need to become a creative, confident and critical citizen in a fast-changing world.
These include:
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core data skills
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data ethics
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the ability to interrogate issues of global scope using methods from across disciplines
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creative and analytic approaches to knowledge
You can join us regardless of whether you already have skills in the use and application of digital data.
MSc
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
PgDip (Initial Qualification)
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
Edinburgh. Extraordinary futures await.
The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and placed 27th in the 2025 QS World University Rankings.
Our position as one of Britain’s leading research universities was reaffirmed by the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions), with 90% of our research activity classified as world leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
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