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MA - Master of Arts
Strand Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MA - Master of Arts
Strand Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MA - Master of Arts
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Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
MA - Master of Arts
Strand Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
MA - Master of Arts
Main Site
Part Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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This Big Data in Culture and Society MA will teach you to examine how the data we generate in our everyday lives is shaping social, cultural, political and economic processes and generating knowledge. It focuses not only on the technical dimensions of data, data processing, artificial intelligence, machine learning and beyond, but on the social aspects, too. You will study a research-driven, multidisciplinary curriculum taught by scholars and active researchers at the leading edge of digital studies and Big Data. Youll learn how to programme in the language R so that you can gather your own data, analyse it and present your findings. You will also get an understanding of how legal systems and policies affect data and artificial intelligence with a compulsory module taught by the Dickson Poon School of Law.
The course will provide you with: • Knowledge and understanding of the effects of Big Data on contemporary society. • Critical and theoretical approaches to the analysis of Big Data. • Knowledge of the historical antecedents of Big Data. • Understanding of the innovative methods for generating new knowledge through the use and analysis of Big Data. • Understanding of Big Data in relation to the broader study of digital culture, the digital humanities and traditional humanities disciplines. • Understanding of appropriate personal and professional conduct in the context of digital culture as an emerging discipline.
A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelors (honours) degree
If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).
Bachelor's degree with 2:1 honours in an English, Arts, Humanities or Social Science degree, or a related discipline.
In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.
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£12,468 per year
Students from Domestic
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£31,368 per year
Students from EU
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£31,368 per year
Students from International
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