Social and Geographic Data Science MSc
UCL (University College London)
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There is ever-growing national and international demand for qualified professionals and scientists who have expertise in social and geographic data science. UCLs Social and Geographic Data Science MSc provides rigorous scientific and vocational training for the next generation of data scientists, with a unique expertise at the interface of social sciences, machine learning, computing and statistics. The programme provides a rigorous introduction to social and geographic data science. Optional ...Read more

There is ever-growing national and international demand for qualified professionals and scientists who have expertise in social and geographic data science. UCL's Social and Geographic Data Science MSc provides rigorous scientific and vocational training for the next generation of data scientists, with a unique expertise at the interface of social sciences, machine learning, computing and statistics. The programme provides a rigorous introduction to social and geographic data science. Optional modules provide the opportunity to develop expertise in advanced methods for a variety of application domains including data mining, cartography, remote sensing, urban studies and citizen science. There is also the possibility of taking modules in subjects related to data analysis and urban policies. The programme is particularly suitable for students with an undergraduate degree that has a quantitative component in social science. Applicants with relevant professional experience in data science, geographic information science, social data science or computing will also be considered.

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13th

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Normally a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

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UCL (University College London)
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UCL (University College London)
Gower Street London Camden WC1E 6BT United Kingdom
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