MSc Digital Humanities (Data Science)

On this digital humanities course, you'll develop the skills to step into the world of data science while using your humanities or social sciences background to make sustained arguments. You'll learn how to embed justice-led, climate-orientated and unbiased ways of working, elevating your capacity for future employment or further study.

This innovative digital humanities masters degree is for humanities and social science graduates looking to combine critical humanities thinking with data science skills and methods. You'll develop core skills in data analysis, management, harmonisation and visualisation.

You'll explore evolving relationships between humans, data and technology, and experiment with new ideas about data science, justice and society. You'll also learn how to combine data science and humanities to create an impact in a range of industries that use digital methods for data-driven work.

As a master's student on this humanities data science course, you'll benefit from:

• dedicated learning spaces and a collaborative culture with academics and fellow students
• opportunities to take part in knowledge exchange and enterprise activities
• engagement with a wide range of academic, technical, and professional expertise in digital humanities
• access to audio-visual recording and production, motion capture, 3D imaging and printing, and virtual reality equipment and technologies
• the option to complete additional modules from other humanities postgraduate programmes

Applicants need a 2:1 degree or higher in a humanities or non-numerate social science subject.  Candidates who do not meet the specific entry requirements are still encouraged to apply and will be considered, as will those with non-traditional qualifications or professional experience.