Social Scientific Data Analysis - Master of Science programme

Social Scientific Data Analysis - Master of Science programme is a Masters program taught at LUND University, Lund, Sweden. Intake: Autumn. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

The Social Scientific Data Analysis Master of Science programme at Lund University focuses on social research methods, research design, and applied theory. You will receive extensive training in research design, qualitative and quantitative methods, and you will use the programming language 'R' to develop, carry out, and analyse data for research projects. The programme aims to prepare you to become a skilled data analyst and researcher.

Coursework includes extensive training in social research, research design, methodology, qualitative and quantitative methods, and applied theory. The programme is an international programme, and all lectures and seminars are given in English. Examinations and the master's thesis are completed in English. The third semester includes an elective period that you may use for an academic internship, a non-academic internship, or elective courses, with course choices approved by the programme coordinator.

The minimum requirements for admission in Social Scientific Data Analysis - Master of Science programme at LUND University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by LUND University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by LUND University as pre-requiste for admission in Social Scientific Data Analysis - Master of Science programme.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

A Bachelor’s degree with a major (i.e. at least 90 ECTS credits) in Development Studies, Gender Studies, Human Geography, Political Science, Social Anthropology, Social Work, Sociology or Sociology of Law, or the equivalent. English course 6 (advanced proficiency).

• Selection criteria: the applicant’s estimated capacity to complete the programme is the primary criterion for selection.
• Students are selected on the basis of previous study results (grades on courses and Bachelor’s degree essay), proficiency in English, statement of purpose (including a brief statement on previous experience/knowledge in methods and methodology).
• Because this is a multidisciplinary programme, an even distribution among different majors within the group is essential; the number of admitted applicants from one major shall not exceed 30 % of all students admitted to the programme.

English course 6 (advanced proficiency).

Please check detail of study units at https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/social-scientific-data-analysis-master-of-science-programme-SASDA

• Postgraduate studies
• Research and research management in fields linking data science with social scientific training
• Conducting data analysis or market research for research organisations, IT companies, consultancies, risk management firms, intelligence analysis, or other private companies
• Doctoral studies

18 fully funded scholarships are listed for Sweden. See Sweden scholarships.