Master’s Programme in Digital Social Science
Society is confronted by a variety of overlapping societal and political challenges. One is the rise of new digital technologies. It offers solutions to some existing challenges such as population ageing but also poses new ones, such as digital exclusion. We need bold and insightful decision-makers who can critically evaluate these challenges from different theoretical perspectives and analyse empirical data to develop and inform their decisions. The Master’s Programme in Digital Social Science prepares you to be such a decision-maker across various sectors of society.
This master's programme will expose you to theory that will help you understand and evaluate current and future challenges involving new digital technologies. You will learn to use social sciences research methodology, various data sources, and digital tools to explore and analyse these challenges. The programme also enables you to apply your knowledge and skills beyond the classroom.
The Master’s Programme in Digital Social Sciences gives you the skills and confidence to make informed, evidence-based decisions for tackling current and future problems.
Who is this programme for?
This programme is for you if you are deeply interested in understanding and tackling societal and political challenges from different theoretical perspectives and through a variety of research methods. This programme prepares you to make informed, evidence-based decisions to address current and future issues. It also offers you opportunities to acquire digital skills that can further support evidence-based decision-making.
In addition, you have
- preferably a social science or business degree, but also other degrees are accepted;
- a curiosity about the multifaceted challenges that our societies face and a desire to solve complex problems;
- an interest in understanding the current and future challenges that our societies face from different perspectives.
Admissions guide 2025
What will you learn in the programme?
The Master’s Programme in Digital Social Science teaches you to
- critically evaluate current and future societal and political challenges by applying different theoretical perspectives supported by empirical data;
- understand the challenges and opportunities presented by current and emerging digital technologies to society;
- make informed, evidence-based decisions concerning current and future societal and political challenges, including ones presented by new digital technologies.
These skills will enable you to take on roles and make decisions in businesses and public and third-sector organisations addressing these challenges and make a positive impact on our future.
Degree structure and studies
The Master's Programme in Digital Social Science is a two-year programme. It leads to the degree of Master of Social Sciences, M.Soc.Sc., which is 120 ECTS credits.
The programme includes core, advanced specialisation, language and multidisciplinary studies on critical systems of the society as well as a master’s thesis. Read more in this academic year’s curriculum.
Career prospects
The Master’s Programme in Digital Social Science offers students skills that are suited to positions in businesses and public and third-sector organisations which involve evaluating the impact of current and future challenges and coming up with solutions to them.
After graduation, you may find work as a data analyst, data scientist, user experience researcher, consultant, director of human resources, policy analyst, or head of community relations.
