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University of Exeter: Applied Social Data Science

Institution University of Exeter View institution profile
Department Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology
Web https://www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate
Email ESEEnquiries@exeter.ac.uk
Telephone +44 (0)1392 727272
Study type Taught

Summary

  • Explore ways to apply data analysis techniques to a range of substantive policy related questions and develop skills in evidence-based decision making

  • Choose to specialise within a policy subfield such as social and family policy, economic and public policy, environment, criminal justice and security

  • Delivered by the highly successful Q-Step Centre for Applied Data Analysis providing you with the essential mathematical and programming skills to acquire and analyse data

  • Put your market-leading social data science skills into practice with optional work placements or industry-based research consultancy projects

  • You’ll gain an understanding of complex political and cultural issues, often in continually changing environments which will be relevant to both business and public sector careers or PhD study

To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.

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University of Exeter

A Russell Group university offering outstanding career prospects  

At the University of Exeter, we provide study opportunities in beautiful and historic surroundings in South West England. Studying with us will give you the opportunity to become an expert in your field, develop valuable skills and help you build the foundations for your career. 

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of top UK research universities, ranked in the country’s top 15 in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. We are proud to produce ambitious alumni who progress to successful global careers …

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