Computational Social Science

Harness the power of data and technology to tackle societal challenges with the University of Amsterdam’s innovative BSc in Computational Social Science. This three-year, full-time program equips you with a unique blend of social science expertise, data science skills, and computational thinking to become a well-rounded social scientist prepared for the digital age.

Unite Social Science and Data Science: Bridge the gap between traditional social science methods and the power of data analysis. Learn to collect, analyze, and interpret social data using programming languages, statistical software, and data visualization tools.

Explore Real-World Issues: Apply your skills to address pressing social issues like climate change, inequality, and public health. Engage in project-based learning, working on real-world datasets to gain practical experience in using data for social good.

Develop a Multidisciplinary Skillset: Master core social science theories and research methods alongside essential data science skills like programming, data wrangling, machine learning, and data ethics.

Become a Critical Thinker: Hone your critical thinking abilities to assess the strengths and limitations of data-driven approaches within social science research. Learn to effectively communicate your findings to diverse audiences.

Project-Based Learning: Develop your research and analytical skills through engaging projects. Collaborate with professors and peers on real-world problems, analyzing social data and proposing data-driven solutions.

Professional Preparation: Gain the knowledge and skills to launch a career in a variety of fields that leverage data and technology to understand and address social challenges.

Develop Valuable Skills: Hone your critical thinking, problem-solving, research, data analysis, programming, communication, and collaboration skills.

Graduates emerge as versatile computational social scientists prepared for diverse careers in various fields, including:

• Data analyst for social good organizations
• Social policy researcher
• Social impact consultant
• Data journalist
• User researcher
• Market researcher