Course Description
Applied Social Data Science (P.Grad.Dip.)
The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Social Data Science will provide you with a competitive edge in the rapidly expanding job market for data scientists. You will acquire valuable skills which are sought after in the high productivity sectors, including information technology, consulting, financial services, risk-assessment, logistics, as well as positions in government, NGOs and academia. You will also become fluent in two very popular (and demanded) programming languages, R and Python.
A unique trait of the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Social Data Science programme is that it combines rigorous training in methods from computer science and statistics with social science research skills. There is high demand for social scientists who can apply machine learning and statistical methods for data-driven solutions to challenges faced by governments, political groups, and civil society organizations.
Closing Date: 30th June 2022
| 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 | The entry requirement for the course is at graduate level 2.1. Prospective students will be expected to have some quantitative methods training. Applications for admission to the course will be made online. Short-listed applicants may be interviewed. The closing date for applications for entry to the course will be the end of June of the year of admission; however, late applications will be considered in the event of places not being filled. |
| Phone | +353-1-896 1000 |
