Big Data in Culture and Society

Course Overview

Offered by King's College London, University of London, the MA Big Data in Culture and Society provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in mathematics and statistics. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our Big Data in Culture & Society MA recognises the growing importance of Big Data in contemporary society and addresses the theory and practice of Big Data from an arts and humanities perspective. Beyond the unprecedentedly large data sets that can be analysed to reveal patterns, trends, and associations, it is increasingly about our everyday lives. In short, it is about how the data we generate is transforming social, cultural, political and economic processes as well as the generation of knowledge. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £36,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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