BSc (Hons) Sociology with Data Science at University of Essex

Programme overview

BSc Sociology with Data Science combines sociological insight with programming and analytical skills, using data science methods to answer social science questions.

Department: Department of Sociology and Criminology | Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional placement or study abroad year) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; year abroad option, placement year option | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers The Sociological Imagination, Researching Social Life, Introduction to Programming and Object-Oriented Programming. Year 2 includes Introduction to Social Data Science and quantitative research modules. The final year includes Advanced Quantitative Political Analysis, a Quantitative Research Project, Natural Language Engineering and Machine Learning.

Career pathways

Data analysis and research with social, commercial or public datasets; technology and digital industries; public policy and government; consultancy and business intelligence; postgraduate study in data science, sociology or computational social science.

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Entry requirements

GCSE: Mathematics C/4. Plus one of the level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels. IB: 29 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects; the Maths requirement can be met with 2 in Standard level Maths, 2 in Higher level Maths or 4 in IB Middle Years Maths. A-levels, AAQs, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, T-levels and most other qualifications holding UCAS tariff points are accepted; acceptability of some non A-level qualifications such as BTECs may depend on the subject studied and units taken. Contextual offer (UK-resident applicants from underrepresented groups): GCSE Mathematics C/4 plus 96 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent accepted test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Fee for October 2027 entry; fees increase for each academic year of study. Optional placement year is charged at 20% of the standard tuition fee and a full year abroad at 15%. Source

International applicants: GBP 22,575 a year. Fee for October 2027 entry; fees increase for each academic year of study. Optional placement year is charged at 20% of the standard tuition fee and a full year abroad at 15%. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional placement or study abroad year)

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