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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
UCL (University College London)
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
1 Year
Course summary
UCL's MSc Data Science and Public Policy, co-taught by UCL Economics and Political Science, will equip a new generation of policymakers to solve the biggest problems in today's society through data science. The rapid expansion and increased availability of quantitative data in recent years provides policymakers with both important opportunities and great challenges. The vast size and complexity of digital information has the potential to improve how we 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 about economic and political processes.The Data Science and Public Policy MSc is defined by two routes: the Political Science route and the Economics route. You’ll receive training in applied data-science methods and insight into economic and political processes on both routes via three shared compulsory modules. The Political Science route delves deeper into public policy formation and implementation, while the Economics route (see the separate Graduate Prospectus entry) further explores modern quantitative economic analysis. Each route has its own set of entry requirements to reflect the emphasis of that route . You can apply for a place on either the Political Science or Economics route of this programme.
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£ 36,500per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
UCL (University College London)
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University League Table
13th
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Campus address
UCL (University College London), Gower Street, London, Camden, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
7th out of 123 2
12th out of 117 5
6th out of 74 2
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/ Max 217169 78%14th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10091.0 91%4th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.10 77%50th
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/ Max 223186 83%14th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10095.0 95%8th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.83 71%106th
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/ Max 217175 81%10th
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/ Max 10087.0 87%4th
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/ Max 43.05 76%50th
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