Data Science and Society Program By Tilburg University |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Become a Data Analyst and provide solutions for societal challenges with the use of complex data sets. Add value to a team, company or organization with a combination of technical skills, knowledge about legal and ethical issues related to data science, and the ability to effectively communicate with professionals and researchers from different disciplines. Specialize by following one of four tracks: Business, Governance, Media, or Health. Data Science and Society is a multidisciplinary program that gives you the opportunity to specialize by offering four tracks: Business, Governance, Media, or Health. Your track will be stated on your Master's diploma.

You are trained to identify patterns and gather insights from large and complex datasets.
You learn how to translate those insights into actionable solutions and recommendations to meet practical needs in the chosen domain.
Besides that, you get acquainted with laws and regulations that are relevant for data science and data scientists, particularly private and public law.
Finally, you learn to take ethical issues into account, such as issues regarding privacy, accountability, or human autonomy in decision making.

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Become a Data Analyst and provide solutions for societal challenges with the use of complex data sets. Add value to a team, company or organization with a combination of technical skills, knowledge about legal and ethical issues related to data science, and the ability to effectively communicate with professionals and researchers from different disciplines. Specialize by following one of four tracks: Business, Governance, Media, or Health. Data Science and Society is a multidisciplinary program that gives you the opportunity to specialize by offering four tracks: Business, Governance, Media, or Health. Your track will be stated on your Master's diploma.

You are trained to identify patterns and gather insights from large and complex datasets.
You learn how to translate those insights into actionable solutions and recommendations to meet practical needs in the chosen domain.
Besides that, you get acquainted with laws and regulations that are relevant for data science and data scientists, particularly private and public law.
Finally, you learn to take ethical issues into account, such as issues regarding privacy, accountability, or human autonomy in decision making.

Undergraduate

TOEFL

90+

IELTS

6+

The Master's program in Data Science and Society offers four tracks: Health, Governance, Media, Business. If you apply to start at the end of August 2021 or later, we will not only assess if you are admissible to the Master's program, but also to which track(s) within the Master's program you are admissible. In the first place, this is done by looking at your prior educational program (major). The admissions committee may also take a minor into account in the assessment. This is explained in the following Track preference form.

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Aug

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

16,700 EUR

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

16,700 EUR

Other Expenses

-

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How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

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Tilburg University is a research university based in the south of the Netherlands on a compact green campus with excellent facilities wedged between a forest and the town of Tilburg.

Tilburg University offers three-year undergraduate programs in the fields of business, management, economics, law, social sciences, communication, arts & culture, data science and liberal arts & sciences. Our high-quality programs provide an outstanding academic foundation to launch your career. You will work together with students from all around the world, join courses taught by excellent lecturers and researchers, and develop your ability to conduct scientific research.

We currently offer 15 English-taught Bachelor's program:

Are you interested in one of our Bachelor’s programs? We welcome both national and international students, and encourage you to submit an application. Applying for our programs is free, and can easily be done online. It is the best way to find out whether you are accepted for the program of your choice.

To be admitted to a Bachelor's program at Tilburg University, you will need to meet several application requirements:

Diploma requirements
English language proficiency requirements
Math requirements (for some of our programs)

In addition, we want to get to know more about you in order to determine whether a certain program is the right fit for you. Therefore, we may require you to write a motivation, submit a CV or essay, and there could be an interview procedure.

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Tilburg University is a research university based in the south of the Netherlands on a compact green campus with excellent facilities wedged between a forest and the town of Tilburg.

We offer various English-taught (Research-)Master's programs in the fields of:

Are you interested in one of our (Research)-Master’s programs? We welcome both national and international students, and encourage you to submit an application. Applying for our programs is free, and can easily be done online. Tilburg University has a rolling admissions process: your application will be assessed as it comes in, and you will know whether you are (conditionally) accepted within a few weeks.

Our application requirements consist of diploma requirements and English language proficiency requirements. In addition, we want to know more about you to determine whether a certain program is the right fit for you. Therefore, we may require you to write a motivation letter, submit a CV and/or an essay. Find the exact requirements per Master's program and more information about tuition fees and scholarships.

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Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission requirements

Exam Scores

Important Dates

Undergraduate

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee

Scholarships

Domestic Students

International Students

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BA Online Culture: Art, Media and Society

BSc Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence

BSc Global Management of Social Issues

BSc Human Resource Studies: People Management

BSc International Sociology

BSc Psychology

Leisure Studies BSc (BUas/Tilburg University)

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