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Bachelor of Science - Sociology with Data Science (Including Year Abroad) (L311)

University of Essex

Colchester Campus — Colchester, East of England, United Kingdom

Study Level
Undergraduate · 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
October 2026
Tuition Fee
GBP 21,500
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

By complementing a sociological understanding of the world with programming and analytical skills, students become social scientists that can both understand and shape the big data revolution. At Essex they investigate what connects people with each other, as well as what divides them. They consider every aspect of daily life, from how people relate to politicians, celebrities and friends, to how they define themselves, their families, and others. Students experience a lively, informal environment with the opportunity to explore a wide variety of topics including: The role of software in everyday life Programming with Python and Java Key ethical and social issues in digital societies Data visualization Theories of social stratification Race, class and gender Sociological research methods Natural language engineering With research methods rapidly changing in response to the large-scale generation of data within society, sociology needs to ensure it is engaged with new digital methods to both benefit from them, and to shape them. Sociologists with programming skills are highly valued in any organization that must gather and draw inferences from data. By combining a sociological understanding with practical programming skills students learn how to understand and be that change in society. The BSc Sociology with Data Science is taught by the Department of Sociology in partnership with the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering to provide an interdisciplinary course. The Department of Sociology is top 20 in the UK for research excellence (REF 2014, mainstream universities, THE 2014). It offers expertise in many areas that complement the study of society and technology, including criminology, social history, visual sociology, anthropology, economic sociology, US and European studies and cultural rights.
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Credential
3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
GBP 21,500
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
October 2026, October 2027, October 2028
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Colchester Campus

Colchester, East of England, United Kingdom

Wivenhoe Park

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Graduate Route
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About the Institution

The University of Essex is a school where curiosity prevails, and where exploring new ways of thinking and pushing boundaries, isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected. The University of Essex was named University of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards 2018 for their determination to do things differently and put student success at the centre of everything they do. Essex boasts a massive 350-mile coastline, the 2nd longest of any county in England. There’s plenty to explore across the county, from countryside walks to award-winning beaches. Students can even try a plate of freshly caught...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.