Data Science and Public Policy (Political Science) MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By UCL |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

40,800 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

25 Jun, 2027Application Deadline

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

The rapid expansion and increased availability of quantitative data in recent years present policymakers with great challenges and opportunities alike. The vast complexity of digital information at our fingertips can provide us with the means to understand, design, implement, and evaluate effective public policy. However, translating this wealth of information into useful insight requires a deep understanding of cutting-edge data-science methods, rich technical skills, and detailed knowledge of political processes.


The Data Science and Public Policy MSc provides expert insight and training in applied data-science methods and public policy through a combination of core and specialist modules. The programme develops advanced quantitative and analytical skills while exploring how public policy is formed, implemented, and evaluated. Students will gain the technical expertise needed to work with complex datasets alongside a strong understanding of contemporary policy challenges, preparing them for careers in government, public sector organisations, research, consulting, and related fields. Entry requirements reflect the quantitative and analytical focus of the course.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

The rapid expansion and increased availability of quantitative data in recent years present policymakers with great challenges and opportunities alike. The vast complexity of digital information at our fingertips can provide us with the means to understand, design, implement, and evaluate effective public policy. However, translating this wealth of information into useful insight requires a deep understanding of cutting-edge data-science methods, rich technical skills, and detailed knowledge of political processes.


The Data Science and Public Policy MSc provides expert insight and training in applied data-science methods and public policy through a combination of core and specialist modules. The programme develops advanced quantitative and analytical skills while exploring how public policy is formed, implemented, and evaluated. Students will gain the technical expertise needed to work with complex datasets alongside a strong understanding of contemporary policy challenges, preparing them for careers in government, public sector organisations, research, consulting, and related fields. Entry requirements reflect the quantitative and analytical focus of the course.

Admission Requirements

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A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university; or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. All applicants must provide evidence of successfully completing at least one advanced module in quantitative methods, statistics, data science or econometrics during their Bachelor’s degree. Applicants are asked to upload the syllabus of their advanced module(s) in quantitative methods with their application. Relevant practical or work experience in a related field may also be taken into account. For example, this might include: i) at least two years of experience working in a public sector organisation, a think tank, an international-governmental organisation, or in a public-policy consultancy role; or ii) at least two years of experience working in a data-science role.

25 Jun 2027
1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
28,900 GBP
International
40,800 GBP

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