Data Science and Public Policy (Political Science) MSc

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.