Course Description
Applied Social Data Science (M.Sc.) (P.Grad.Dip.)
The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Social Data Science is a one-year, full-time programme which introduces students to fundamentals in quantitative social science research methods and state-of-the-art analytic approaches from the fields of statistics and machine learning. Graduates of the course will acquire a rich repertoire of social scientific research design skills grounded in the scientific method and data analytic methods that are widely sought after in the private, public, and non-profit sectors.
The Applied Social Data Science programme at Trinity College Dublin offers both an M.Sc. and a Postgraduate Diploma, as well as an M.Sc. top-up option for graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma programme. This one-year, full-time programme is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to apply data science techniques to real-world social problems, such as poverty, inequality, and social exclusion.
Closing Date: 31st July 2024
| College | Trinity College Dublin |
| Course Location | Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 2 |
| Course Category | Education & Teaching |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Awarding Body | Trinity College Dublin |
| Course Duration | 1 year full-time |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants will be expected to hold an upper second-class Honours (2.1) degree or higher from an established university. GPA scores of at least 3.3, or equivalent, are expected from international applicants. A background in a social science discipline or computer science, statistics, or other related discipline will be an advantage but is not required. |
| Phone | +353 (0)1 8964687 |
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