MSc Data Science and Digital Humanities at Newcastle University

Master the tools of data science to discover new insights from the humanities. Work with world-class collections, expert academics, and real-world projects. The field of digital humanities deals with rich, complex, and often unclear data that goes beyond simple categorisation.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering  |  Department: School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics  |  Duration: Full time: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll build a solid foundation in programming, statistics, machine learning and data handling and visualisation. You will develop confidence in using tools such as R, Python, and Jupyter. Compulsory modules include: Data Visualisation and Data Handling, Programming and Machine Learning, Foundations of Data Science, Data Science Skills, Data in the Humanities: Acquisition, Management, Interpretation, Geospatial Technologies for the Humanities.

Career pathways

Graduate roles and employers include: Digital Humanities Researcher; Data Analyst; Digital Archivist or Collections Specialist; Cultural Data Scientist; Digital Project Manager; Historic Environment Records Officer; Geospatial Analyst; Remote Sensing Specialist; museums, archives, and cultural heritage; publishing and media.

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