Social Data Science with Industrial Experience

University of Exeter
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years PolicingSociologyCriminology

A-Level Entry

AAB

About this course

- You’ll receive technical training in statistical methods, Python and R and learn where social data science can be applied to analyse contemporary social issues

  • Offered under the prestigious Q-Step programme, we will train you in developing data/statistical analysis and applied research skills

  • Designed for those without an advanced mathematical background who wish to study data types and manipulation, web scraping, algorithms, sequences and iteration and data visualisation

  • Our broad range of optional modules in your second and third years gives you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your interests and develop specialist knowledge on a range of topics

  • You’ll gain a full range of social and data science skills suitable for developing careers within business intelligence and business analytics, data journalism, market research and social research

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

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades AAB
    Scottish Higher AAABB
    Scottish Advanced Higher ABB
    BTEC DDD

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1172 Social services managers and directors
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    2461 Social workers
    3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)
    2462 Probation officers
    4113 Officers of non-governmental organisations

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Devon
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Policing, Sociology, Criminology

    Offered by

    University of Exeter

    Exeter

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