MPhil/PhD Computational Social Science at London School of Economics and Political Science

Develop advanced skills in computational social science, putting them into practice in an original research project. You'll learn to rigorously and creatively apply computational methods to social science research problems. You'll develop advanced skills in computational methods, research design, social scientific thinking and research communication.

Department: Department of Methodology  |  Duration: Three to four years, minimum two years full-time; part-time available  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: 27 September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Conducting an independent computational social science research project is the focus of this programme. You should expect to take courses in methods, social sciences, or transferable skills, according to your development needs and the needs of your project. Compulsory and core courses include Department of Methodology Seminar, Methodology Short Courses.

Career pathways

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