Sociology with Data Science

University of Essex
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Computer scienceSociology

A-Level Entry

BBB

UCAS Points

112 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

How can data science methods help answer social science questions? How can we combine a deep understanding of the social world, with the latest tools and data sources to analyse it? Discover how to ask the right questions, and develop the skills to answer them. By complementing a sociological understanding of the world with programming and analytical skills, you become a social scientist that can both understand and shape the big data revolution.

At Essex we investigate what connects people with each other, as well as what divides them. We consider every aspect of our daily lives, from how we relate to politicians, celebrities and friends, to how we define ourselves, our families, and others. You experience a lively, informal environment with the opportunity to explore a wide variety of topics including:

  • The role of software in everyday life

  • Programming with Python and Java

  • Key ethical and social issues in digital societies

  • Data visualisation

  • Theories of social stratification

  • Race, class and gender

  • Sociological research methods

  • Natural language engineering

    With research methods rapidly changing in response to the large-scale generation of data within society, sociology needs to ensure it is engaged with new digital methods to both benefit from them, and to shape them. Sociologists with programming skills are highly valued in any organisation that must gather and draw inferences from data. By combining a sociological understanding with practical programming skills you learn how to understand and be that change in society.

    Our BSc Sociology with Data Science is taught by our Department of Sociology in partnership with our School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering to provide an interdisciplinary course.

    We offer expertise in many areas that complement the study of society and technology, including criminology, social history, visual sociology, anthropology, economic sociology, US and European studies and cultural rights.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 - 120 points
    BTEC DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    3131 IT operations technicians
    3132 IT user support technicians

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    A-Levels

    BBB

    UCAS Points

    112 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £24,000

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Colchester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Computer science, Sociology
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £25,000

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    University of Essex

    Colchester

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