MSc Data Science for Politics & Policy making

The Data Science for Politics and Policymaking course offered by the University of Strathclyde is a unique postgraduate program focusing on the application of state-of-the-art data science techniques to contemporary politics and policymaking. This interdisciplinary program equips students with the required technical and analytical skills to leverage big data for political and policy insights.Course Content: Throughout this course, students will gain practical experience in programming and statistical software packages as well as develop an in-depth understanding of the political and policymaking processes. It will undertake a detailed study of various topics including Data Science Skills (Programming and Data Management), The Politics and Practice of Policymaking, and Analytical Strategies and Applications.Key Modules: Some of the core modules of this course are Data Programming in Python and R, Big Data for Business, Algorithms for Data Science, and Data Visualisation and Analytics. Optional modules, like The Public Policy Process and British Government and Politics offer additional perspective on the subject matter.Future Careers: This program prepares its graduates for a wide range of career opportunities. They are equipped to work in public, private, or non-profit sectors, where the ability to make sense of Big Data is increasingly in demand. Potential roles include policy analysts, data managers, and political researchers.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.